The 2026 Sanctuaries of New Zealand workshop will be in Wellington, 19–21 August, hosted by Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne.
This page will be updated with more information as we get closer, so please check back.
Workshop schedule
Wednesday 19th – Science Day
Venue: Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Campus, MacLaurin Building Lecture Theatre 101
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Speakers:
- Bridgette Farnworth, Victoria University of Wellington.
- Sandra Anderson, University of Auckland. Will she be right? Long term considerations for ecosystem restoration.
- Sarah Herbert, Victoria University of Wellington.
- Fiona Gordon, Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust.
- Georgia Mae Pringle, University of Auckland/Department of Conservation.
- Colin Miskelly, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Changes in the forest bird community of Kapiti Island following rat eradication.
- Peter de Lange, Unitec.
- Graeme Taylor, Department of Conservation. Seabird restoration opportunities for sanctuaries – where, when and why?
- Matt Maitland, Department of Conservation.
- Tirth Vaishnav, Victoria University of Wellington.
Social Drinks: Hunter Lounge, 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday 20th – SONZI Day
Venue: Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Campus, Te Herenga Waka Marae
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dinner: James Cook Hotel
Friday 21st – AGM and Field Trip
Venue: Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Accommodation Offer
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is offering discounted accommodation in Terrace and Executive Rooms with free breakfast for SONZI attendees 18th–21st August. To book, go to https://reservations.travelclick.com/10799?groupID=5048883
Thanks to our sponsors
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