PROGRAMME

Programme

 

The draft programme outline is now available below. Please note that this programme is subject to change as presenter confirmations, session scheduling, and special events are finalised. Content, timings, and session formats may be updated prior to the conference.

 

Important Information for Presenters

 

All accepted presenters are required to register and pay their conference registration fees by 1 October 2026 to confirm their place in the programme. Presentations that are not confirmed by the registration deadline may be removed from the final schedule.

 

Following the presenter confirmation deadline, the conference team will timetable individual sessions, allocate presentation streams, and finalise room scheduling. A full draft programme, including detailed session schedules and presentation timings, will be released on 30 October 2026.

 

​

Draft Programme Overview

(Subject to Change)

 

Please note: This outline is provided as an indicative programme only and remains subject to revision until the detailed programme is released on 30 October 2026.

​

Pre-conference Day (28 Nov): Optional field trip and tours

• Hongoeka Marae and Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua, 9am – 5pm (bookings essential)

• Thorndon heritage tour and Katherine Mansfield House and Garden performance (afternoon tbc)

• Early Career Researcher tour and networking event (3pm-6.30pm)

• Free time to explore Wellington museums and heritage sites

 

DAY 1 (29 Nov): Opening, Keynote, & Māori Heritage Focus

• 08.00 – 9.30 | Registration and preparation for Pōwhiri

• 09:30 - 10:00 | Pōwhiri

• 10:00 - 10:30 | Morning tea/coffee

• 10:30 - 11:45 | Māori Keynote

• 11:45 – 13:00 | Lunch

• 1300 - 14:15 | Māori heritage panel A + Parallel Block A

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 14:15 - 14:20 | 5-Min Room Change Buffer

• 14:20 - 15:35 | Māori heritage panel B + Parallel Block B

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 15:35 - 16:00 | Afternoon Coffee/tea

• 16:00 – 17:30 | Tūwhiti te hopo – Heritage Bites Session & Parallel Block

  • Track 1: Tūwhiti te hopo – Heritage Bites Featured Plenary (90 mins)

  • Tracks 2–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins, concluding at 17:15)

• 17:30 onwards | Official Welcome Drinks Reception

 

DAY 2 (Nov 30): Moana Oceania Keynotes, Extended Discussions, & Interactive Workshops

• 09:00 - 10:15 | Talanoa – Our Ocean of Islands exhibition panel (Plenary session)

• 10:15 - 10:45 | Morning tea/coffee

• 10:45 - 12:00 | Māori heritage panel C + Parallel Block C

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 12:00 - 12:05 | 5-Min Room Change Buffer

• 12:05 - 13:20 | Parallel Block D

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 13:20 - 14:20 | Lunch

• 14:20 - 16:20 | Discussion Block 1 & Parallel Track Series

  • Tracks 1–5: Concurrent In-Depth Discussion Forums (120 mins)

  • Tracks 6–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 16:20 - 16:25 | 5-Min Room Change Buffer

• 16:25 - 17:55 | Interactive Block

  • Tracks 1–6: 6 x Interactive sessions and tours (90 mins)

  • Track 7: Moana Oceania weaving talanoa / workshop

• 17:55-18:30 | Optional pre-keynote drink and snacks

• 18:30 - 19:30 | Evening Public Keynote Address (Larry Raigetal)

• 19:30 onwards | Free Evening / Independent Local Exploration

 

DAY 3 (1 Dec): AGM & ACHS Chapter Assemblies

• 09:00 - 10:15 | Parallel Block E

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 10:15 - 10:45 | Morning tea/coffee

• 10:45 - 12:45 | Discussion Block 2 & Parallel Track Series

  • Tracks 1–4: Concurrent In-Depth Discussion Forums (120 mins)

  • Tracks 5: Moana Oceania weaving talanoa / workshop (120 mins)

  • Tracks 6–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 12:45 - 13:45 | Lunch

• 13:45 - 15:00 | Parallel Block F

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 15:00 - 15:30 | Afternoon Coffee/tea

• 15:30 - 16:30 | Annual General Meeting (AGM) (Plenary Room)

• 16:30 - 16:35 | 5-Min Room Change Buffer

• 16:35 - 17:35 |  ACHS Chapter Meetings

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Regional and Special Chapter Meetings (60 mins)

• 17.35 onwards | Free Evening / Informal Socializing

 

DAY 4 (2 Dec): Expert Wrap-Up Panel & Final Closing Gala

• 09:00 - 10:15 | Parallel Block G

  • Tracks 1–8: Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 10:15 - 10:45 | Morning tea/coffee

• 10:45 - 12:45 | Discussion Block 3

  • Concurrent In-Depth Discussion Forums (120 mins)

• 12:45 - 13:45 | Lunch

• 13:45 - 15:00 | Parallel Block H

  • Tracks 1–8: Final Concurrent Standard Research Presentations (75 mins)

• 15:00 - 15:25 | Afternoon Coffee/tea

• 15:25 - 16:30 | Expert Wrap-Up Discussion Panel (Plenary Room)

• 16:30 - 17:00 | Closing Remarks & Awards Ceremony (Plenary Room)

• 17:00 - 19:30 | Free Time / Evening Preparation

• 19:30 - 22:30| Official Conference Closing Gala