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.