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. Registrations will open soon.
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!
Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitors
Applications are now open for sponsors and exhibitors at Whakamanawa 2026. We welcome enquiries from social service providers and affiliated organisations providing services and information to our sector. If you have any questions, please email: communications@sspa.org.nz
Conference supporters
Prices
Te Pai Ora SSPA members
Earlybird $475 +GST
Group rate earlybird $460 +GST
Full price $505 +GST
Non-member NGOs
Earlybird $525 +GST
Group rate earlybird $510 +GST
Full Price $555 +GST
Non-member Government agency
Earlybird $675 +GST
Group rate earlybird $660+GST
Full price $705+GST
Students
$250 +GST
