Whakamanawa 2026

Connect. Share. Learn. Be Inspired.

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi o te motu nō ngā hau e whā.

Piki mai, kake mai ki Tāmaki Makaurau.

Nau mai, haere mai ki Whakamanawa 2026 – The National Social Services Conference!

As the host of Whakamanawa, Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa warmly invites you and your fellow kaimahi to join us at the Due Drop Events Centre on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 September.

Whakamanawa is a conference that inspires, encourages, and connects us, bringing kotahitanga across the whole social sector of Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s about uniting our collective knowledge, skills, and passion so we can all return to our communities and hapori refreshed, ready to continue making a real difference.

Learn about our discounted accommodation here.

More details on our programme and speakers will be coming very soon!

Whakamanawa 2026 speakers

Our speakers at Whakamanawa 2026 will leave you informed, reconnected and ready to take ideas for action back to your community. Watch this space - more announcements coming soon.

Check out our Conference Speakers!