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NZEE Conference 2026

Thursday 2 July 2026 – Registration from 8am
Trinity Wharf, Tauranga

Join us in Tauranga for a future-focused day designed to equip ethical employers for what’s coming next.

• Conference 8:00am – 5:00pm
• AGM 5:00pm – 5:30pm
• Drinks & Nibbles 5.30pm
• Conference Dinner 7:00pm - late

From AI and economic conditions to human rights due diligence, workforce capability and regulatory reform, this year’s conference looks ahead. We’ll bring together industry voices and employers to explore the issues shaping the future of ethical employment.

We’ll also hear from Melissa Clark-Reynolds, a futurist and technology entrepreneur known for helping organisations make sense of uncertainty and turn it into direction. Her sessions challenge how we think about risk, change and what to act on next.

What to expect:

• Updates on policy, compliance and regulatory developments
• A session on AI and the future state of the nation
• Conversations around risk management, workforce pathways and reintegration
• Insights into human rights due diligence and employer responsibilities
• Economic and sector outlook for the year ahead
• An open mic session where employers can raise issues and share perspectives
• Time to connect with peers committed to lifting standards

And we have a focussed session with Umbrella Wellbeing to explore how today’s fast-paced, high-pressure work environments are impacting people and performance, and what employers can do to respond.

Set on the waterfront at Trinity Wharf, this is a day to step back, think ahead, and invest in the future of your business.

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Click here to learn more about becoming a NZEE partner!

***Conference Accommodation***

Trinity Wharf accommodation

Trinity Wharf are offering NZEE delegates rooms starting at $230 p/n:

The rates do not include breakfast, you can select breakfast as an additional product for $39pp during the booking process, or you can just join us in the restaurant for breakfast and pay as you go.

You can book directly using this link

New Zealand Ethical Employers Conference 2026 - Book Accommodation Rooms

If you have trouble booking or accessing specific dates or room types, please contact the Groups Team directly:

Trinity Wharf Groups 

07 577 8981

groups@trinitywharf.co.nz 

Thanks to our platinum sponsor:

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