Date/Time
Date(s) - Sat 12 September
17:00
Location
Wharewaka Function Centre, Odlins Sqaure, Taranaki St Wharf, Waterfront, Wellington
The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network is excited to announce its next conference for 12th – 15th October 2026, at Te Wharewaka Function Centre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington. Registration closes on 12 September.
The theme is Māhia ngā here – Collaboration for better conservation. This theme celebrates the power of working together, reflecting on past and present collaborations in plant conservation, and exploring how we can strengthen these connections for the future. There is an engaging range of speakers lined up include the following keynote speakers: Aaria Ripeka Dobson-Waitere, Carlos Lehnebach, James Brock and Jason Arnold.
Monday 12 October
Workshops (see link for venues and times)
100-year anniversary of the Ōtari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton’s Bush Reserve (3 – 4 pm speeches, 4 – 6:30 drinks and nibbles)
Tuesday 13 October
Symposia at Te Wharewaka Function Centre
Wednesday 14 October
Symposia at Te Wharewaka Function Centre
Conference dinner & awards ceremony at the Mount Victoria Bowling Club
Thursday 15 October
Field trips (see link for details)
Conference registration
Both days of talks $500
Further pricing at the link below
Register