# NZGS-IAG Conference

- Dates: 8 December 2026 to 10 December 2026
- Location: Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Organiser: New Zealand Geographical Society
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The 2026 NZGS-IAG Conference is a joint event hosted by the New Zealand Geographical Society and the Institute of Australian Geographers. It focuses on geographies of creativity, regeneration, and possibility under the theme "Hopeful Spaces." The conference is for scholars, practitioners, teachers, and students interested in place, justice, and hope.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.nzgs.co.nz/2026-nzgs-iag-conference/)
- [Registration](http://nzgs.helloclub.com/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.nzgs.co.nz/programme-and-field-trips/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Ticket pricing

NZD 300 to 810

## Where to stay

- **The Empire Hotel**: 420 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.empirehotel.co.nz/)
- **Kiwi Studios Motel**: motel, 420 m from the venue, 107 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410
- **Cornwall Motor Lodge**: motel, 440 m from the venue, 101 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410
- **Aubyn Court Spa Motel**: motel, 460 m from the venue
- **Quest Palmerston North**: 480 m from the venue, 109 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410
- **Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North**: 490 m from the venue
- **Masonic Hotel**: 630 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.masonichotel.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 6 358 3480
- **Hotel Coachman**: 710 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/nzgs-iag-conference/