Events Calendar
Firth NZILA Wānanga 2026
5 Nov, Ōtautahi | Christchurch
This November, the Firth NZILA Wānanga brings the profession together for two days of connection, challenge, and shared direction.
Grounded in Ka Rū Ka Hā — Awaken the Energy, the 2026 wānanga explores how we respond to change across our landscapes, our communities, and our practice. In Ōtautahi, that kōrero sits within a city that continues to evolve, offering a powerful context for how we design, lead, and work together.
Ka Rū Ka Hā — the theme
There’s a moment before things shift. You can feel it building in the whenua, in people, and in the way ideas start to move.
Ka Rū Ka Hā speaks to that moment. A stirring of energy, purpose, and collective momentum across our profession.
Join us in Ōtautahi
Registrations are now open. Join us for two days of kōrero, connection and shared learning in Ōtautahi.
Whether you're looking to explore new ideas, reconnect with colleagues, or be part of the conversations shaping our future, we'd love to see you in Christchurch this November.
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.
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