NZSAE upcoming events

Wellington Association Lunch and Private Parliament Tour: Celebrate Matariki with the Association Community (07 July 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Mark Matariki with the Association Community
Join us this July for our annual Matariki Lunch — a time to gather with association colleagues, pause together, and acknowledge the Māori New Year through connection, reflection, and shared conversation.

Matariki invites us to look back on the year that has passed and consider what lies ahead. For associations, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on purpose, people, and the role our organisations play in strengthening communities across New Zealand.

Guest Speaker: To be announced
Our keynote speaker will provide timely insight relevant to association leaders, offering perspective to help frame the year ahead within a changing national and global context.

What to Expect:

A welcoming moment that recognises the significance of Matariki.
A keynote address offering insight and reflection for association leadership.
Time to reconnect with peers from across the association sector.
Shared kai in a relaxed and respectful setting.

This lunch is an opportunity to step away from the pace of work, acknowledge the year that has been, and reconnect with the people who understand the realities of association life.

Spaces are limited. Early registration is recommended.

Register now and join us for a meaningful Matariki gathering with the association community.

CAE Credits
This event is offered as part of NZSAE’s CAE Approved Provider status and may qualify for 1 CAE credit toward your professional development requirements. The content aligns with the CAE exam content outline under Member Stakeholder Engagement Management . Learn more at www.asaecenter.org/cae.

Auckland Association Lunch: Celebrate Matariki with the Association Community (22 July 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

What to Expect:

A welcoming moment that recognises the significance of Matariki.
A keynote address offering insight and reflection for association leadership.
Time to reconnect with peers from across the association sector.
Shared kai in a relaxed and respectful setting.

This lunch is an opportunity to step away from the pace of work, acknowledge the year that has been, and reconnect with the people who understand the realities of association life.

Spaces are limited. Early registration is recommended.

Register now and join us for a meaningful Matariki gathering with the association community.

Christchurch Association Lunch + Ask Me Anything Session (28 July 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Christchurch Association Lunch + Ask Me Anything Session

Join us in Christchurch for a practical and collegial gathering designed for association and membership organisation professionals.

We will begin the morning with an informal Ask Me Anything session — a self-directed, practical discussion where you can bring the issues, questions, or challenges currently sitting on your desk. Whether it is membership, governance, sponsorship, events, operations, board matters, or general association management, this is an opportunity to put the question on the table and work through possible solutions with others who understand the sector.

This session is designed to be useful, open, and practical. No long presentations. No theory for the sake of it. Just real questions, shared experience, and sensible discussion around what works in the New Zealand association environment.

Following the morning session, we will move into our Christchurch Association Lunch — a relaxed opportunity to connect with other association leaders and professionals, continue the conversation, and strengthen relationships across the sector.

Programme

10:30am – 12:00pm - Ask Me Anything: Practical Association Management Discussion
Bring your questions around membership, governance, sponsorship, events, operations, systems, or any other association management issue. Your challenge may feel unique, but others in the room may be facing something similar. This is a practical, open discussion to share ideas, test thinking, and work through possible solutions together.

Please note: I will also be available after lunch for anyone who would like to ask further questions or talk through a particular issue one-on-one.

12:00pm – 1:30pm - Christchurch Association Lunch
A relaxed networking lunch for association professionals and sector colleagues.

This is a good opportunity to step away from the inbox, talk through the challenges that matter, and leave with some useful ideas, contacts, and practical next steps.

Brett Jeffery, CAE

Executive Director

New Zealand Society of Association Executives Inc (NZSAE)