NZAC PD Workshops 2026

NZAC PD Workshops Day Friday 18 September 2026 Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) We warmly invite you to our 2026 Professional Development Day in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. It will be a day of connection, learning, and reflection as we look to the future of our profession and fill our kete with new knowledge and understanding. Event Details Venue: Rydge's Wellington, 75 Featherston Street (limited parking available, please contact venue) Date: Friday 18 September 2026 Timing: • Registration opens: 8:00 AM • Gather from: 8:30 AM, • Programme starts: 9.00 AM • Formal programme ends: around 4:30 PM • Followed by kōrero and kai until 5:30 PM Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Canapes will be served at kōrero and kai. Programme Highlights View the Latest Programme HERE The PD Workshops Day Programme will be updated regularly on the NZAC website and through our PD Newsletters. As well as our keynote sessions and workshop, the programme includes: • Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea – time to connect with colleagues, NZAC’s National Executive, and National Office staff. • Kaupapa Network Tables – informal lunchtime conversations around shared interests. • Canapés from 4.30 –5.30 pm – a chance to unwind and reconnect with new and old friends. Ticket Information • NZAC Provisional and Full Members: $250.00 + $37.50 GST + Humanitix fees • Non-NZAC Members: (limited tickets) $325.00 + $48.75 GST + Humanitix fees • NZAC Provisional and Full Members: $125.00 + $18.75 GST + Humanitix fees - Half Day Tickets • Retired and Student Members: (limited tickets) $125.00 + $18.75 GST (To access this ticket type, please email: [email protected]) Payment Options Tickets can be purchased via credit card. Accommodation and Travel A travel and accommodation guide will be provided for those visiting from outside Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. We will upload this as soon as it is available. Accommodation - NZAC Discounted Rooms - Delegates can book through this link for discounts on normal hotel rates. This is a Limited Time Offer: NZAC Rydges Accommodation. Cancellations and Refunds If NZAC cancels the event due to unforeseen circumstances: a full refund (excluding Humanitix fees) will be issued. If you need to cancel your ticket: • More than 28 days prior: Full refund (minus Humanitix fees) • 14–28 days prior: 50% refund (minus Humanitix fees) • Less than 14 days prior: No refund, but ticket transfers may be possible—please contact us as soon as possible If illness or unforeseen circumstances prevent your attendance, please get in touch—we’ll do our best to support changes where possible. Questions If you have any questions, contact Vanessa-Jayne on [email protected] or Jo McNab on [email protected]