Niko Elsen

Niko Elsen is a seasoned urban designer currently serving as Principal Urban Designer (Strategy & Transport Integration) at Eke Panuku Development Auckland, having progressed through various design roles within the organization since February 2017. Previous experience includes a role as a Summer Student Urban Planning Intern at Auckland Council and serving as an MP Advisor on the Auckland Issues Team with New Zealand Parliament, gaining substantial expertise in climate change, transport, and housing policies. Niko has also contributed significantly to advocacy efforts with Generation Zero, leading successful campaigns to enhance urban transport and infrastructure. Educational credentials include Master's degrees in Urban Design and Urban Planning from The University of Auckland, a Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Otago, and short courses in Political Science and Landscape Architecture from Aarhus University and Corvinus University of Budapest, respectively.