Programme

Monday 8 September 2025
Hosted Activities (optional)

12.00pm – 1.30pm
Welcome lunch in the heart of the city centre at The Cargo Shed

Attendees are invited to a welcome lunch, followed by a guided walking tour of Tauranga city centre – an exclusive opportunity to experience one of New Zealand’s most ambitious urban transformations first-hand. Alternatively, you can stay at the Cargo Shed and relax. The guided tour will be wheelchair accessible.

Led by Tauranga City Council, the tour will take you through revitalised reserves and cultural landmarks to destination play areas and the civic precinct, currently under construction. These are key places and spaces that are reconnecting people with the city, the waterfront, and each other – through design, art, storytelling, and place-making.

Mid-afternoon (Time TBC)
Cultural field trip hosted by ngā Iwi o Tauranga Moana

Not to be missed, this field trip is a special, and deeply significant, part of the Nui te Kōrero experience. Learn about the history of Tauranga Moana from the perspective of mana whenua and come away with a renewed appreciation of its people, place and Iwi. Timing and further details will be confirmed on our website.

The visit to Parihaka at the last Nui te Kōrero was described by manuhiri as “A total honour, a life changing experience.”

Tuesday 9 September 2025
Conference

8.00am
Registration opens, collect your name badge

9.00am
Pōwhiri commences

9.30am – 5.00pm
Conference

5.30pm – 7.00pm
Toi Ora: art village after dark – an evening of art, kai and kōrero at the Incubator Creative Hub

The Nui te Kōrero networking function will be hosted at the Incubator Creative Hub as it transforms into a night-time arts village. Enjoy complementary drink and nibbles on arrival, accompanied by local music performances.

Embark on an after-hours art crawl, wandering amongst the 30+ resident artists in their studios, see live demonstrations, busker vibes and visit the Incubator’s six galleries and four exhibitions —featuring talent from regional artists and local colleges.

Grab some delicious kai and street food for dinner from the village restaurants on site. You’ll have the chance to take home a piece of Tauranga creative taonga from the eclectic creative boutiques and galleries. Expect Art Carnival Vibes.

The Incubator is a 15-minute drive from Mercury Baypark Arena. Please arrive by 5.30pm. The event will finish at 7.00pm. You can choose to stay on and enjoy dinner from one of the food outlets onsite.