A practical briefing for senior leaders on New Zealand's emerging critical infrastructure reforms, what government has heard through consultation, and the steps organisations can take now to prepare.
Event Details
Wednesday 12 August 2026, 4pm to 6pm
Wellington, venue confirmed on registration
Why this matters now
New Zealand's critical infrastructure regime is changing. The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) has been consulting on how the country protects the systems that energy, transport, connectivity and local services depend on, and the direction of travel is becoming clearer.
For the organisations that operate this infrastructure, the question is no longer whether obligations will change. It is how ready you will be when they do.
This briefing brings the consultation and the practical response into one room. You will hear where the regulatory programme currently sits, what it could mean for your organisation, and the actions worth taking now while there is still time to prepare on your own terms.
What we will cover
- The state of play on critical infrastructure reform: Hear directly from DPMC on the consultation process so far, the key themes emerging from stakeholder feedback, and where the regulatory programme currently sits.
- What the future could look like: Ben Creet from Bastion will analyse the policy direction of travel, unpack likely regulatory outcomes, and discuss what critical infrastructure providers should expect over the coming years.
- How to prepare before regulation arrives: Learn practical actions your organisation can take now to strengthen governance, security, resilience and compliance readiness ahead of any new obligations.
Who should attend
This is a senior leaders briefing, designed for the people who will own the response to reform.
Your hosts
Steve Honiss - Head of vCISO, Bastion Security
A representative of DPMC
Ben Creet – Principal Security Consultant, Bastion Security
Register
Seats are limited and this session is for senior leaders only. Register your interest and our team will confirm your place.