Maori Freshwater Fisheries Conference 2026
October 7th, 2026
| Registrations now open for the 2026 Māori Freshwater Fisheries Conference |
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Nau mai, haere mai ki Heretaunga!
This year, we’re heading to Heretaunga, Hawkes Bay, hosted by Ngāti Kahungunu, for the 2026 Māori Freshwater Fisheries Conference.
Join us for two days of kōrero, whakawhanaungatanga and shared learning as we come together to celebrate, protect and strengthen our connections to our freshwater taonga.
When: 3 & 4 Whiringa-ā-rangi / November
Where: Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre, Heretaunga / Hastings
Key timings:
Rā tuatahi – Tuesday 3 November
7am: Registrations open
8am: Whakatau
6pm: Conference dinner and evening function
Rā tuarua – Wednesday 4 November
7am: Registrations open
8am: Day 2 commences
2.30pm: Conference ends
Detailed conference programme to follow, see our conference website for further updates. |
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This year we’ll have a poster session/stall space for printed materials, giving attendees an opportunity to share their research, resources, projects and mahi.
Interested in bringing printed materials or having a stall? please contact our hui managers at: admin@wellingtonfunctions.co.nz
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A first look at our 2026 kaikōrero
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Tui Qauqau Te Paa, Dr Jacquie Reid & Haami Piripi
The Restoration of Waimimiha Through the Eyes of Toheroa
This presentation brings together iwi leadership, environmental science and mātauranga Māori to explore the restoration of Waimimiha and the kaupapa to support the return of freshwater to Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē.
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| Te Puawai is a Taaura Paerunga (PhD candidate) at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, exploring mātauranga Māori and mātauranga ā-ira of our taonga species, the kaaeo (freshwater mussels). Her rangahau explores the whakapapa and pūrākau of kaaeo and how these taonga may adapt to a changing river environment. |
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And this is just the beginning…
We’ll be announcing more of our 2026 kaikōrero in the lead up to the conference.
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We’re also looking to gauge interest in marae accommodation for conference attendees.
If this is something you would be interested in, please contact our hui managers at: admin@wellingtonfunctions.co.nz
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Te Wai Māori Trust
Level 12, 7 Waterloo Quay
Pipitea
Wellington
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