Date: |
12 Nov 2026, 8.30AM – 12.00PM |
duration: |
3 hrs 30 mins |
Venue: |
Tūhura Otago Museum |
Address: |
419 Great King Street Dunedin |
Cost: |
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NZCS Conference 2026
Four days. One coastline. Countless connections.
Expect inspiring presentations, great networking and a packed week of conference highlights.
Join us!
Date: 9–12 November 2026
Location: Ōtepoti Dunedin
Venue: Tūhura Otago Museum
Conference programme
- Monday 9 November: Icebreaker welcome function
- Tuesday 10 November: Emerging Professionals breakfast and full-day conference
- Wednesday 11 November: Full-day conference and gala dinner
- Thursday 12 November: Field trips
Conference Theme: Building coastal resilience through collaboration
This year’s conference is built around the whakataukī He moana pukepuke e ekengia e te waka — a choppy sea can be navigated by the canoe. It speaks to navigating uncertainty and change through collective effort, supporting one another and working towards a common purpose.
Connect, catch up and celebrate in Ōtepoti Dunedin
There will be plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the conference programme from an icebreaker in the science centre to breakfast with coastal mentors, relaxed drinks and a memorable gala evening.
- Conference Icebreaker
- Monday 9 November, from 6.00pm: Start the week with a welcome drink, tasty nibbles and great conversation in the lush surrounds of Tūhura Science Centre.
- Eric Verstappen Emerging Professionals Breakfast
- Tuesday 10 November, 7.00–8.30am: Students and emerging professionals with fewer than five years’ experience can meet experienced coastal mentors and pick their brains over breakfast.
- PIANC Networking Function
- Tuesday 10 November, from 5.00pm: Join PIANC New Zealand for relaxed networking, drinks and nibbles at Emerson’s Brewery. Venue confirmation is pending.
- Conference Gala Dinner
- Wednesday 11 November, 6.00pm until late: Enjoy ocean views, good company and a special evening at the character-filled Tautuku Fishing Club.
Whether you’re keen to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces or celebrate a brilliant few days together, there’s something for everyone. Make sure these events are in your diary!
Ticket pricing
All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include GST.
|
Registration type |
What’s included |
Price incl. GST |
|
Early bird — member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$600 |
|
Early bird — non-member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$700 |
|
Standard — member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$700 |
|
Standard — non-member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$800 |
|
Student |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$300 |
|
Day registration — Tuesday |
Tuesday conference programme; gala dinner not included |
$260 |
|
Day registration — Wednesday |
Wednesday conference programme; gala dinner not included |
$260 |
|
Day registration — Thursday |
Thursday field trips; gala dinner not included |
$220 |
Earlybird pricing closes Friday 18 September 2026
Needing accommodation?
Here are some accommodation options to consider for your stay in Ōtepoti Dunedin. These are suggestions only and are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and must be booked and paid for separately.
Wear the NZCS story
Our first-ever conference T-shirt celebrates the places that have brought New Zealand’s coastal community together from the inaugural conference in 1991 to Ōtepoti Dunedin in 2026.
More than conference merchandise, it’s a wearable piece of NZCS history and a reminder of the people, places and ideas that connect our coastal community.
Numbers are limited, so add one to your order before they’re gone. T-shirts will be ready to collect from reception at the conference. Purchase your T-Shirt here
Needing accommodation?
Here are some accommodation options to consider for your stay in Ōtepoti Dunedin. These are suggestions only and are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and must be booked and paid for separately.
Wear the NZCS story
Our first-ever conference T-shirt celebrates the places that have brought New Zealand’s coastal community together from the inaugural conference in 1991 to Ōtepoti Dunedin in 2026.
More than conference merchandise, it’s a wearable piece of NZCS history and a reminder of the people, places and ideas that connect our coastal community.
Numbers are limited, so add one to your order before they’re gone. T-shirts will be ready to collect from reception at the conference. Purchase your T-Shirt here
NZCS Conf 2026 Men’s T-Shirt sizing guide
NZCS Conf 2026 Women T-Shirt sizing guide
Thank you to our conference sponsors
Visit our sponsors here
For more information, visit the NZCS Conference 2026 website.
Thank you to our conference sponsors
Visit our sponsors here
For more information, visit the NZCS Conference 2026 website.
Nau mai, haere mai ki Ōtepoti. The New Zealand Coastal Society Conference is your annual opportunity to share knowledge across a range of coastal management topics and meet with peers from around New Zealand. This year we will be in Ōtepoti Dunedin and welcome you to join.
NZCS Conference 2026
Four days. One coastline. Countless connections.
Expect inspiring presentations, great networking and a packed week of conference highlights.
Join us!
Date: 9–12 November 2026
Location: Ōtepoti Dunedin
Venue: Tūhura Otago Museum
Conference programme
- Monday 9 November: Icebreaker welcome function
- Tuesday 10 November: Emerging Professionals breakfast and full-day conference
- Wednesday 11 November: Full-day conference and gala dinner
- Thursday 12 November: Field trips
Conference Theme: Building coastal resilience through collaboration
This year’s conference is built around the whakataukī He moana pukepuke e ekengia e te waka — a choppy sea can be navigated by the canoe. It speaks to navigating uncertainty and change through collective effort, supporting one another and working towards a common purpose.
Connect, catch up and celebrate in Ōtepoti Dunedin
There will be plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the conference programme from an icebreaker in the science centre to breakfast with coastal mentors, relaxed drinks and a memorable gala evening.
- Conference Icebreaker
- Monday 9 November, from 6.00pm: Start the week with a welcome drink, tasty nibbles and great conversation in the lush surrounds of Tūhura Science Centre.
- Eric Verstappen Emerging Professionals Breakfast
- Tuesday 10 November, 7.00–8.30am: Students and emerging professionals with fewer than five years’ experience can meet experienced coastal mentors and pick their brains over breakfast.
- PIANC Networking Function
- Tuesday 10 November, from 5.00pm: Join PIANC New Zealand for relaxed networking, drinks and nibbles at Emerson’s Brewery. Venue confirmation is pending.
- Conference Gala Dinner
- Wednesday 11 November, 6.00pm until late: Enjoy ocean views, good company and a special evening at the character-filled Tautuku Fishing Club.
Whether you’re keen to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces or celebrate a brilliant few days together, there’s something for everyone. Make sure these events are in your diary!
Ticket pricing
All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include GST.
|
Registration type |
What’s included |
Price incl. GST |
|
Early bird — member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$600 |
|
Early bird — non-member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$700 |
|
Standard — member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$700 |
|
Standard — non-member |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$800 |
|
Student |
Full conference, all networking functions and gala dinner |
$300 |
|
Day registration — Tuesday |
Tuesday conference programme; gala dinner not included |
$260 |
|
Day registration — Wednesday |
Wednesday conference programme; gala dinner not included |
$260 |
|
Day registration — Thursday |
Thursday field trips; gala dinner not included |
$220 |
Earlybird pricing closes Friday 18 September 2026
Needing accommodation?
Here are some accommodation options to consider for your stay in Ōtepoti Dunedin. These are suggestions only and are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and must be booked and paid for separately.
Wear the NZCS story
Our first-ever conference T-shirt celebrates the places that have brought New Zealand’s coastal community together from the inaugural conference in 1991 to Ōtepoti Dunedin in 2026.
More than conference merchandise, it’s a wearable piece of NZCS history and a reminder of the people, places and ideas that connect our coastal community.
Numbers are limited, so add one to your order before they’re gone. T-shirts will be ready to collect from reception at the conference. Purchase your T-Shirt here
Needing accommodation?
Here are some accommodation options to consider for your stay in Ōtepoti Dunedin. These are suggestions only and are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and must be booked and paid for separately.
Wear the NZCS story
Our first-ever conference T-shirt celebrates the places that have brought New Zealand’s coastal community together from the inaugural conference in 1991 to Ōtepoti Dunedin in 2026.
More than conference merchandise, it’s a wearable piece of NZCS history and a reminder of the people, places and ideas that connect our coastal community.
Numbers are limited, so add one to your order before they’re gone. T-shirts will be ready to collect from reception at the conference. Purchase your T-Shirt here
NZCS Conf 2026 Men’s T-Shirt sizing guide
NZCS Conf 2026 Women T-Shirt sizing guide
Thank you to our conference sponsors
Visit our sponsors here
For more information, visit the NZCS Conference 2026 website.
Thank you to our conference sponsors
Visit our sponsors here
For more information, visit the NZCS Conference 2026 website.
