Te Hui Taituarā

9-11 September, Ngāmotu New Plymouth

Join us for Te Hui Taituarā, our Annual Conference, where we learn, share, and shape the future of local governance in Aotearoa.

Speaker at the Taituarā annual conference

Relive Te Hui Taituarā 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Ngāmotu New Plymouth for Te Hui Taituarā 2026.

Across three days, our local government community came together to share ideas, hear new perspectives and strengthen connections across the sector.
  • Inspiring keynote speakers and sector leaders
  • Practical insights and conversations on the issues shaping local government
  • Plenty of opportunities to connect, share and learn together
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Te Hui Taituarā 2026 highlights 

Our past conferences have brought together local government professionals from across Aotearoa, with engaging sessions and expert speakers.

Attendees

264
from across local government.

Councils

53
 represented from across the motu.

Kaimahi Māori

100
attended the inaugural Te Kāhui Ahunuku.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

Engage

Discover inspiring topics and expert speakers

Te Hui Taituarā brings together local and global experts speakers to share insights and strategies to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Keynote speakers you won't want to miss

Engage with industry leaders and innovators.

Diverse topics tailored for local government

Explore sessions that address current challenges and solutions.

Networking opportunities with fellow professionals

Connect and collaborate with peers in your field.