Sharing The Vision of Kotahitanga
29–31 July 2026
Location: Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial St, Queenstown
Host Iwi: Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu
23-25 November 2026
Location: Takina International Conference Centre, Wellington
Host Iwi: Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa & Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira
Date: Monday 13 April 2026
Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Please save the date for an upcoming online session where Pou Tangata ILGs will provide updates to Iwi Chairs on current and upcoming mahi.
This session will provide a dedicated opportunity for Pou Tangata to share progress, priorities, and next steps across the ILGs.
Here is the registration link HERE for those who would like to attend the Pou Tangata report back to NICF session.
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Commodore Airport Hotel
Following discussions at the Waitangi Forum, concerns were raised regarding the sustainability and practicality of the current NICF structure, particularly with a growing membership base and the increasing demands of Waitangi week. While this matter is scheduled for further discussion at the July 2026 hui, a dedicated wānanga has been proposed to allow for more focused engagement.
This session will provide NICF member Chairs with the opportunity to contribute whakaaro, explore key issues, and help shape recommendations to support the future direction of the forum. Outcomes from the wānanga will be consolidated into a paper and shared with members as part of the July 2026 Forum pack.
Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Te Rarawa Trust, Toka Tumoana Conference Room 24–26 Matthews Avenue, Kaitaia
Pou Take Āhuarangi of the Iwi Chairs Forum is delivering a series of workshops to support our whānau in better understanding:
This hui is an opportunity to come together, share knowledge, and explore what these changes mean for our iwi, our communities, and our takiwā.
What to Expect
Join us as we continue the kōrero on:
Contact
For further information, please contact:
candace@poipoia.co.nz
Register HERE
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Te Papa Museum, Wellington
Pou Tangata invites Iwi Chairs to attend the upcoming Pou Tangata Day. This hui provides an opportunity for organisations who have requested to present within the Pou Tangata agenda to share their kaupapa and key priorities with the National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF).
The session will bring together a range of groups to engage directly with iwi leadership, supporting kōrero, collaboration, and shared understanding across kaupapa of national importance.
Presenting groups include:
Please note that the list of presenting groups is subject to change. A detailed agenda, including timings, will be circulated closer to the date.
Iwi Chairs are encouraged to confirm attendance via registration below:
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.