True North | Te pae Tawhiti, Whaia Kia Tata | RMLA Conference Update
In times of significant change, direction matters. The 2026 RMLA Conference invites practitioners, decision-makers and leaders to gather in Te Pēwhairangi / Bay of Islands, Northland, to consider what lies ahead for resource management in Aotearoa New Zealand. Under the theme True North / Te pae Tawhiti, whaia kia tata (the potential for tomorrow depends on what we do today) the conference looks toward the next chapter of resource management. New legislation expected mid 2026 raises fundamental questions about how we plan for the places and environments that shape our communities.
Set against the remarkable landscapes and deep cultural history of Te Tai Tokerau, the conference will explore how we navigate this evolving legal, policy and consenting landscape. True North speaks to both location and purpose, reflecting the search for direction and a reliable bearing as the system changes. What principles should guide the system as it evolves? How can practitioners maintain clarity and purpose in constant change? How can we collectively orient ourselves toward outcomes that are resilient, equitable and enduring?
The conference programme will bring together leading voices from across the resource management field. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions, True North will provide space to exchange perspectives, explore emerging challenges and reflect on the future direction of resource management in Aotearoa. Join us in Te Pēwhairangi / Bay of Islands in September 2026 as we look ahead together.
Ngā mihi nui,
Committee, RMLA Conference 2026
Registrations open late May but you can register your interest below now:
