The NZ Modelling User Group (NZMUGS) is a sub-group of the Transportation Group, dedicated to promote the interests of transport modelling within NZ. It is the intention that NZMUGS will represent all aspects of modelling including static/ deterministic, micro-simulation, wide-area/ strategic modelling, passenger transport modelling, as well as emerging areas as pedestrian and accessibility modelling.

The NZMUGS Conference provides a significant opportunity for researchers, engineers, modellers and other practitioners in the transportation modelling fraternity to discuss current developments with macroscopic, static/ deterministic, micro-simulation, wide-area/ strategic modelling, passenger transport modelling as well as emerging areas such as pedestrian and accessibility modelling.

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NZMUGS Conference 2024 | 9 – 10 September 2024, Te Papa, Wellington

The 17th annual NZMUGS Conference took place in Wellington on the 9th and 10th of September, bringing together experts from across the transport modelling, planning and engineering sectors.

This year’s conference tackled a timely and thought-provoking theme:

When the political landscape shifts, do transport modellers/ planner/ engineers shift with it?

  • Is our technical modelling/ planning/ analytical work changed by the political environment, or do we generate the same results and outputs?
  • Do we deliver evidence or values?
  • If not VKT, then what?
  • Does/ should the principles/ values/ beliefs of the transport community shift with the political landscape?
  • Are we being overly concerned and effected by short-term desires? Are transport’s long term visions and objectives sound and on course?
  • When is a project still a good project?

Across the two days, the presentations delved into these questions and examined wider industry trends, sparking engaging discussions. Presentations from the conference can be found here

NZMUGS 2024 Conference | 9 – 10 September 2024, Te Papa, Wellington

Conference programme is subject to change prior to conference day.

Registration form available here.

Sponsorship forms and information available here.

NZMUGS 2023 Conference

The 2023 NZMUGS Conference, was held at the Grand Millennium in Auckland on the 9 – 10 of October 2023.  This was our 16th annual conference with the theme being:

What is the role of transport modelling in fostering diverse communities?

  • Does our own travel behaviour affect modelling outcomes?
  • Is representing the “average” good enough for 2023?
  • Modellers: button pushers or influencers?
  • Who decides what outcomes are desirable? The professionals or the people?

Presentations from the 2023 conference can be found here.

Links to NZMUGs working documents are available:

Links to NZMUGs historic documents are available:

 

Past conference papers:

Past conference presentation slides can be found here.  Presentations from the 2008 conference up to the latest event are available.

The most recent conference presentations can be found here.

 

Past AGMs:

Past AGM minutes can be found here.

The most recent AGM was held in Auckland, October 2023, the minutes for which can be found here.

The NZMUGS Committee: Who are we? 

  • Bevan Wilmshurst, Chair
  • Neha Sharma, Vice Chair
  • Kerstin Rupp, Treasurer
  • Michael Hall, Secretary
  • Subha Nair, Conference Coordinator
  • Mariya Maslova, AITPM Representative
  • Nathan Harper (Past Chair)
  • Ian Clark (Past Chair)
  • John Pell, (Past Secretary)
  • Andrew Murray
  • Graeme Belliss
  • Jojo Valero
  • Mark Gregory
  • Phillip Brown
  • Tony Brennand
  • Zoe Chen
  • Jade Mackay
  • Ling Hoong

The position of secretary is currently vacant