Endangered Species National Hui 2026 

Join communities, iwi, scientists, researchers, conservation practitioners and rangatahi from across New Zealand for two days of inspiration, connection and collective action at the Endangered Species Hui 2026. 

From tuna and kanakana to wetlands and catchment restoration, the programme features many of the country’s leading freshwater experts and community groups. Hear from Tāwera Nikau on restoring Lake Waikare, Riki Parata on kanakana (piharau / lamprey) revival, Siobhan Nuri on the latest tuna research, and Wendy Ambury from the Love Bittern Project on mobilising communities to restore wetlands. 

The hui also shares advocacy, with Mike Smith sharing insights on climate action and community mobilisation, alongside stories from iwi and communities opposing seabed mining and bottom trawling. 

If you’re involved in freshwater restoration, catchment management, biodiversity or community conservation, this is your opportunity to connect with others, share ideas and help strengthen restoration efforts across New Zealand. 

Tiered Pricing to Enable Access

​Our tiered pricing enables those with greater resources to subsidise student and volunteer participation. If cost is a barrier, please email info@endangeredspecies.org.nz. 

​What’s included:

•    2-day hui access 
•    Keynote & expert sessions 
•    Activation space 
•    Facilitation workshops 
•    Morning, afternoon tea & lunch 
•    Whakawhanaungatanga 

•    Mix & mingle opportunities 
•    Post-hui summary & action points 
•    Contact details of active groups 

Day One (Wednesday 2^nd September) – registrations open at 8am for an 8:30 start, and finishes at 5pm, those that want to can then join us for a mix and mingle afterwards.

Day Two – check in opens at 8:30am and we will conclude at 5pm

Book your place!