The Executive is keen to celebrate our leaders by providing significant opportunities for self-reflection, rest, rejuvenation and revitalisation. While learning more from each other we will fully take advantage of all of the exciting, inspirational and therapeutic experiences that Christchurch has to offer. This conference is an excellent use of Professional Coaching and Support for the Principal Leadership role funding ($6k) i.e. building professional networks and wellbeing.
As at 5th August NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE if cancelling your place. All costs have now been paid for the conference therefore we cannot accommodate any refunds.
Dates:
19 to 21 August 2026
Theme:
TBC
Registration will be available early 2026
Accommodation
Accommodation at the Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington or a variety of providers around the city. Accommodation is not included in the cost of the conference.
Conference Programme
DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE APP! As per 2025 we will remain as paperless as possible and using the app will give you access to all information about the conference including the programme, speakers and workshops. Follow the instructions sent out in the app email (available early 2026)
To register for sessions simply go to the schedule on the app and bookmark the sessions you wish to attend including regional dinners and conference dinner.
An automatic invitation to the conference extends to all past Principals, Exec Members and staff who have received an Area School Recognition or Lifetime Award to come along and attending during the day and join us in the conference dinner. Accommodation costs will have to be borne at your own cost.
Note: If you wish to bring a guest for dinner the cost is an extra $75 per head.
The programme will be available early 2026
Sponsors
Please support our sponsors:
Conference Confirmed Speakers and Workshops
- TBC
Awards
Student Excellence Awards to be presented at conference dinner.
Please refer to the Student Excellence Awards page of this website where you will find the application form enabling a nomination to be made or click here.
Life membership or recognition award nominations to be received by the Executive Committee at least one month prior to the Annual General Meeting (to be held at conference). For guidelines refer to the guidelines which appear at the back of the constitution. These nominations can be emailed to the NZASA secretary at nzareaschools@gmail.com
For further information contact nzareaschools@gmail.com
Remits
Any remits to the constitution must be received by 15th July. The constitution may be viewed and printed by clicking here.
Waitata
Click here to view conference waiata.
