Future Roads is an annual two-day conference for the New Zealand roading sector, providing a forum for strategy, discussion, and execution.
Congratulations to Nick Brewer Asset Information & Systems Manager, HEB Construction for receiving the New Zealand Roading Industry Rising Star Award for 2025, sponsored by Jacobs.
Future Roads Rising Star Award nominee Sloan Gunn didn't grow up imagining he'd lead some of New Zealand's most complex infrastructure programmes.
Raised in a working-class household in Upper Hutt with ties to Tokomaru, he was the first in his family to attend university.
Anton Benadie's journey from carpenter to senior project manager on one of Auckland's most complex infrastructure programmes is a story of grit, innovation, and leadership.
When extreme weather hits, Future Roads Rising Star Award nominee Nick Brewer is already ahead of it.
Future Roads Rising Star Award nominee Martha Arifin's journey in New Zealand's roading industry is one of grit, growth and groundbreaking leadership.
Arriving from Indonesia at the age of 17 with no English, she quickly proved her determination.
The judging panel for the New Zealand Roading Industry Rising Star Award has selected four exceptional finalists for 2025, representing a diverse range of expertise and achievements across the sector.
Explore two days of thought-provoking sessions, industry-leading speakers, and cutting-edge insights shaping the future of transport and infrastructure.
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Winning the Rising Star Award at last year's Future Roads conference has given Auckland Transport delivery manager Fatima Leung-Wai greater confidence as a leader and mentor to others in the roading industry.