Welcome to Auckland
Tamaki Makaurau
Welcome to Auckland /
Tamaki Makaurau
Set between two harbours and shaped by both Māori heritage and contemporary urban life, the city offers a unique context for in:situ 2026 + the CAA General Assembly. It is a place where architecture responds directly to landscape, climate, and community, and where indigenous knowledge and global thinking sit side by side.
About Auckland
Mo Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland is home to a diverse population and a vibrant creative and professional sector. The city’s built environment reflects its layered history, from Māori settlement and colonial development to contemporary architecture shaped by sustainability, resilience, and urban growth.
Delegates will encounter a city that continues to evolve, with ongoing investment in public transport, waterfront regeneration, housing, and civic space. This makes Auckland not only a destination, but a living case study for conversations about design, density, equity, and environmental response.
Accommodation Partners
Ngā Hoa Nohoanga
Grand Millennium Auckland
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71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland
Discount: 25% off flexible rate
Promo code: NZIABNC26
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SO/Auckland
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67 Customs Street East, Auckland Central
Discount: 15% off rack rates
Promo code: AKDCF7
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Four Points by Sheraton
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TRIBE Auckland
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40 Fort Street, Auckland Central, Auckland
Discount: 15% off rack rate
Promo code: BGCI
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SkyCity Auckland
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SkyCity Grand
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Park Hyatt
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99 Halsey St, Auckland CBD
Discount: Corporate rates
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The Hotel Britomart
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29 Galway St, Auckland Central, Auckland
Discount: 15% flexible rate for 7-10 Sept
Promo code: NZIA07092026
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Jo & Joe
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15 Fort St, Auckland Central, Auckland
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Discount link: Coming Soon
About Aotearoa
New Zealand
Mo Aotearoa
New Zealand’s amazing scenery and friendly people ensure it ranks highly on ‘must-visit’ lists.
Discover diverse, cosmopolitan cities offering great shopping and vibrant culture located within walking distance of a varied range of accommodation and activities. Sample fine food and wine prepared with the freshest ingredients sourced locally. From rooftop bars to street art, heritage buildings to harbourside café culture, there’s plenty to entertain.
From there, you’re never far from exploring New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, from mountains to mud pools, native bush to glacial lakes.Explore golden coastlines, follow walking trails to waterfalls hidden in the forest, or cycle through gently rolling vineyards.
If you're after New Zealand's famous adventure activities and extreme sports, you can choose from bungy jumping, jet boating, skydiving or zip lining.Or relax and take it easy at beautiful geothermal hot pools, cultural attractions or art galleries.Meet some of the local wildlife, from friendly dolphins to majestic whales, cheeky kea or the iconic kiwi.
Embrace the manaakitanga (warm, respectful hospitality) of the people. Make the connections between past, present and future by engaging with the unique Indigenous Māori culture, and enjoy experiences found nowhere else.
If you seek memories to last a lifetime, they’re here to find.
Discover more at Tourism New Zealand.
Venue
Te waahi
The conference will be held at the Aotea Centre, Auckland’s premier performing arts and conference venue, located in the heart of the city.
The Aotea Centre offers flexible plenary spaces, breakout rooms, and exhibition areas, all within walking distance of hotels, dining, cultural institutions, and public transport. Its central location supports easy movement between conference sessions, social events, and the wider city.
Designed by the city architect Ewen Wainscott in 1974, the Aotea Centre has won numerous awards including the NZIA Silver Medal. Level 2 features the Taula anchor stone, donated by the people of the Pacific Islands in 1998 and representing the Pacific people navigating the currents of the new Millenium.
Transport
Te Kawe
in:situ 2026 +
CAA General Assembly