New Zealand Association of Resource Management Conference 2026

Shaping Resilient Landscapes: Integrating People, Land and the Future of Water

Join New Zealand's premier conference for integrated land, water and natural resource management.

For more than 70 years, the New Zealand Association of Resource Management (NZARM) Conference has brought together the people leading environmental management across Aotearoa. This October, hundreds of practitioners from local and central government, iwi, industry, research, consultancy, and community organisations will come together in Auckland to explore the ideas, partnerships, and practical solutions shaping the future of our land, water, and natural resources.

The environmental management landscape is evolving rapidly. From policy reform and freshwater management to climate resilience, biodiversity and catchment restoration, staying informed means staying connected.

The 2026 programme features an outstanding line-up of keynote speakers, alongside practical presentations and case studies from professionals delivering real environmental outcomes across Aotearoa, New Zealand. Every session is designed to provide ideas, tools and lessons you can take back and apply in your own work.

Beyond the programme, the NZARM Conference is your opportunity to build relationships with colleagues from across the sector, exchange experiences, and connect with the people shaping the future of environmental management in Aotearoa.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the profession, you'll leave with new ideas, valuable connections and practical knowledge to help you deliver better environmental outcomes.