Sharing The Vision of Kotahitanga
29–31 July 2026
Location: Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial St, Queenstown
Host Iwi: Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu
28-30 October 2026
Location: Te Upoko o Te Ika
Host Iwi: Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa & Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira
Monday, 23 March 2026 9:00am – 3:30pm
Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Leaders from around Aotearoa New Zealand will gather for a one-day forum focused on strengthening democratic resilience and transparency. The programme brings together respected speakers, chairs and panellists to explore practical ways to improve participation, protect open government, and ensure a more inclusive and cohesive nation.
Registration
This is a free event, but registration is essential.
Please register HERE
28 July 2026
On the evening of Tuesday, 28 July 2026, Ngāi Tahu Chair Justin Tipa intends to host a Chairs-only dinner for iwi Chairs attending the National Iwi Chairs Forum.
This dinner is intended to provide an informal setting for iwi Chairs to connect, whakawhanaungatanga, and engage in kōrero ahead of the formal NICF programme. Further details, including the time and venue, will be confirmed closer to the event.
Iwi are encouraged to take this engagement into account when planning their Chair’s travel and schedule for the week.