Speaker Biograghy: Campbell is responsible for driving the masterplanning of Auckland Airport and the delivery of the current airport master plan. His knowledge and experience in the design and planning of urban environments and infrastructure spans over 14 years within the private and public sectors. Prior to joining Auckland Airport, Campbell was involved in leading and advising on a wide and varied range of nationally significant urban design, planning and infrastructure development and policy projects. He holds separate Master's degrees in both Urban Design and Planning, and a degree in Environmental Sciences.


Day 1 - 25 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

15:15 - 15:45 - Making journeys better, today and for future generations
Synopsis: The presentation will provide an overview of Auckland Airport’s masterplanning philosophy and approach that has enabled decisions and outcomes to make journeys better, today and for future generations. The presentation will highlight the outcomes of the master plan and how existing and future challenges and opportunities have been addressed, e.g. accommodating Code F aircraft, responding to changes in forecast aviation demand, creating a uniquely New Zealand passenger experience and New Zealand’s premier transport and business hub.

Audience will learn:

• Understanding of New Zealand’s aviation context and the primacy of Auckland Airport as the main gateway to New Zealand
• The philosophy and aims driving the masterplanning decision-making process
• How aviation challenges and opportunities have been addressed, particularly accommodating Code F aircraft and changes to forecast demand
• How terminal challenges and opportunities have been addressed, particularly the terminal forecourt and creating a uniquely New Zealand experience
• How surface access challenges and opportunities have been addressed, particularly a range of travel options and a resilient network