Programme
Programme 2025 Horanuku Hora Kai
It’s time to connect, engage and kōrero
With the recent release of the Expert Advisory Report and ongoing RMA reform discussions, now is the time for our profession to come together. At NZILA Firth Wānanga 2025, our speakers will be linking their topic back to these critical changes—ensuring that our industry is informed, engaged, and ready to respond.
Some have asked how this year’s theme connects to their work. Here’s how: Food sustains us, shapes our communities, and is deeply intertwined with our whenua and wellbeing. This year, we’re looking at planning, policy and design through this lens, bringing real-world case studies, engagement opportunities, and actionable insights that apply to all areas of our profession.
This event isn’t just about discussion—it’s about action. Our wrap-up session with Judge Laurie Newhook will bring these insights together, helping shape our collective response as an industry over the next 6–12 months.
This is an event not to be missed!
Articles of interest on Landscape Architecture Aotearoa:
- Taster 1 - Speakers: An opening menu for a drawcard venue
- Taster 2 - Hawkes Bay: From Wine to Water at NZILA Firth Wānanga 2025 : A ‘must go’ for everyone
- Taster 3 - Hastings CBD: A revitalised Hastings rolls out a Walking Tour
- Taster 4 - Speakers in depth: A feast of speakers for the NZILA Firth Wānanga 2025 in Hastings
- Edible Landscapes
- Pataka Kai - growing kai sovereignty
NOTES
Friday 23 May the earlier end time should allow for the afternoon flights out of NPE which is a 29m drive from the venue.
Christchurch 16:20
Auckland 16:35
Wellington 17:05
Auckland 18:10
Check Air New Zealand availability and book here.
President's Function
The President's Awards Function (16.00-18.30pm) will be held on Wednesday 21 May at Peak House in Havelock North. This is an invitation only event.
In town on Wednesday? Head to Brave in Hastings for (pay your own) networking drinks. If you're not going to the President's Function, they're open from 12pm. After the President's Function on Wednesday evening, the coach from Peak House (bookings essential) will add a stop at Brave for approx 19.00. Brave closes at 20.00, but there's more fun to be had across the road at Rosie O'Grady's until 23.00! You'll have to find your own way back, there won't be another coach service.
Please note: the AGM will be held online at an alternate time. All members will be informed.