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Associations Matter Conference 2026 brings together association leaders, executives, and sector partners for two focused days of practical insight, shared learning, and meaningful connection.
The programme will tackle the real issues facing membership organisations in New Zealand — governance, leadership, membership, sustainability, and the role associations play in strengthening our communities and economy.

New Zealand Society of Association Executives Inc (NZSAE)
Lower Hutt Events Centre
Monday 3 – Tuesday 4 August 2026

Expressions of interest are now open for speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors who want to contribute to a conference built by the sector, for the sector. Contact Brett Jeffery

National Conference

Associations Matter is the national conference for New Zealand’s membership organisations — bringing association leaders, practitioners, and partners together to tackle real-world challenges and strengthen the sector.

2025 Conference Photos

Conference 2025 Photos
Explore and download highlights from the conference, networking events, and the Conference Dinner.





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Lower Hutt Events Centre - The Conference Venue 

Lower Hutt Events Centre is a modern, purpose-built venue in the heart of Hutt Central, designed for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, and large events. With flexible spaces and an experienced team on site, it’s set up to make arrivals easy, sessions run smoothly, and delegate experience feel professional from start to finish. It’s also right beside Riddiford Garden, giving the venue a genuine sense of space and calm between sessions.

For Wellington-based delegates, the trip is genuinely straightforward. The Centre is around a 20-minute drive from central Wellington, and public transport is simple as well — including direct rail services to Lower Hutt and an easy walk from the interchange. That means you can join us for the day (or both days) without turning it into a major travel mission.

For those travelling from around the country, Lower Hutt is an easy, practical base in the Wellington region — close enough to Wellington’s airport and CBD to keep logistics simple, but with its own accommodation, dining, and amenities nearby. It’s the sort of location that makes it easy to say “yes” to attending — and easy to bring a colleague along.

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