2026 NZFCF Annual Conference and AGM

28–29 May 2026 NZST

Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand Map

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The 2026 NZ Federation of Commercial Fishermen's conference in Wellington at Tākina, the Wellington Convention Centre. It will be held alongside the Seafood New Zealand conference (May 26-27).  

 

With 2026 being an election year, we’re looking forward to co-hosting our respective conferences side by side in the Capital. This supercharges the access of our members to each other as well as to government Ministers and opposition spokespeople.

 

In particular, we encourage you to register for the Seafood Showcase and Awards held on Wednesday 27 May. This event will start late afternoon with the presentation of the Seafood Stars Awards, and will be followed by the not-to-be-missed Seafood Showcase. This will be a great opportunity to network with the wider industry ahead of the Federation full-day conference and fish n' chip auction on the 28th.

 

You can register for the Seafood New Zealand conference by clicking here.

 

We look forward to hosting you in the Capital.

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Booking details

What’s this booking for?

28 May 2026, 8:00am–5:00pm NZST

$225.00

Registration will open at 8.00am. Conference will commence at 9.00am.

There are a number of accommodation options in the vicinity of the conference venue. Go to the NZ Federation conference webpage (https://www.nzfishfed.co.nz/conference) for the links. Otherwise, we urge you to search online and book early.

28 May 2026, 5:30pm–10:30pm NZST

$75.00

Happy Hour will start at the conclusion of the conference programme at the conference venue.  This will be followed by the ENL Shield and Young Fisher of the Year Award presentation at 6.30pm.  It will also include the ever-popular fish and chip dinner. 


The Shipwreck Trust auction will start at approximately 7pm.

29 May 2026, 7:45am–4:00pm NZST

FREE

The annual Partners Programme is back again, but this hear with a Women in Seafood Australia (WISA) hosted breakfast.  The WISA Breakfast will be held from 7.45am to 8.45am followed by the Sunderland Marine Partners Programme.  Wellington has plenty to offer so this promises to be a great day out.  Lunch will be included.  Full details to come.


Please note, for catering purposes, only those that have registered will be able to attend the lunch event.

29 May 2026, 5:30pm–9:00pm NZST

$100.00

Happy Hour will start at 5.30pm at the James Cook Hotel. A buffet meal will be served at 6pm followed by our guest speaker. Guest Speaker - yet to be announced.

Prices are in NZD and exclude GST.

Who’s this ticket for?

e.g. dietary (gluten intolerant, vegetarian, etc) or other requirements

Port Association

Contact the event organiser

Shaniyah Munroe

shaniyah.munroe@fishserve.co.nz

043854005