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Dates and location
Ōtautahi Christchurch
5–6 November 2026
Registrations are now open for the Firth NZILA Wānanga 2026 and Resene NZILA Awards Gala Dinner.
Tickets
Earlybird pricing is available until 23 September 2026. Standard pricing applies from 24 September.
Choose a full Wānanga pass, join us for one day, or book separately for the Resene NZILA Awards Gala Dinner.
Member rates are available to current NZILA members. Student and concession options are also available.
Wānanga passes
All prices are GST exclusive
| Member full pass | Earlybird | NZ$695 |
| Standard | NZ$825 | |
| Member one-day pass | NZ$425 | |
| Non-member full pass | Earlybird | NZ$890 |
| Standard | NZ$990 | |
| Non-member one-day pass | NZ$525 | |
| Student pass | NZ$280 | |
| Concession pass | Earlybird | NZ$375 |
| Standard | NZ$475 |
Resene NZILA Awards Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner tickets can be purchased with a Wānanga registration or booked separately.
| Member Gala Dinner ticket | NZ$180 |
| Non-member Gala Dinner ticket | NZ$220 |
| Table of 10 | NZ$1,800 |
When booking a table of 10, select the table option against the first attendee profile. We’ll be in touch to collect the remaining guest names and details.
Choose Wānanga only, Awards only, or register for both.
All prices are GST exclusive
Indicative event timings
A programme preview is now available, showing how the two days will flow. Individual session timings may continue to shift as speakers and programme details are confirmed.
| Date | Timing |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 November |
Student Wānanga at SOLA, Lincoln University, approx 9am-3pm President's Function (invitation only), 4.30-6.30pm |
| Thursday 5 November |
Registration from approximately 8.30am. Wānanga 9.00am to 5.00pm. Resene NZILA Awards Gala Dinner from approximately 6.30pm. |
| Friday 6 November | Wānanga 8.30am to approximately 4.30pm. |
Travelling from outside Christchurch?
Most attendees should plan to arrive by Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. We recommend booking return travel after 6.00pm on Friday to allow time after the closing session.
Dates and venues
Firth NZILA Wānanga
5–6 November
Majestic on Durham
Two days of wānanga, kōrero, and shared learning, bringing the profession together in the centre of Ōtautahi.
President’s Function
Wednesday 4 November
Chateau on the Park
An invitation-only event to acknowledge and thank the volunteers who support the work of the Institute, and to recognise leadership and contribution across the profession.
Invitations will be sent directly to those invited.
Resene NZILA Awards Gala
Thursday 5 November
One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha
The NZILA Awards celebrate excellence across the profession, recognising the people and projects shaping our landscapes.
Ōtautahi Christchurch
Ōtautahi provides a powerful setting for this year’s kaupapa.
A city shaped by significant change, it continues to evolve through design, regeneration, and a deepening relationship with place. From the central city to the wider region, it offers a living context for how we design, lead, and respond to change.
What to expect
- Two days of kōrero, challenge and shared learning
- An international keynote and perspectives from across the profession
- Short provocations, facilitated conversations and interactive sessions
- Thursday afternoon field trips around Ōtautahi
- Smaller workshops and discussions where you can choose your conversation
- Plenty of time to connect with colleagues from across Aotearoa
Planning your visit
We'll continue updating this page with:
- Registration information
- Programme and speakers
- Accommodation options
- Travel information
- Site visit details
- Frequently asked questions