Events and what’s on
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Workshop 1 Farm Identity: who is the farm and why it matters
Join TANZ in association with Backstory in the first in a new series of four workshops exploring the infrastructure required for a trusted, AI-enabled agricultural economy. In this 45-minute session, we will explore why a persistent digital identity for the Operational Farm Enterprise matters — and what becomes possible once we have one.
2026 ICA Global Conference Panama
International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and Cooperatives of the Americas (ICA Americas) are jointly organising the Global Conference and their Assemblies in Panama City from 13–18 September 2026. The Global Conference brings together cooperative leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and partners from around the world.
ACHA Co-operative Housing Summit 2026
Join sector leaders, policymakers, co-op members and investors to shape the future of cooperative housing. This one-day Australian summit brings together local and international expertise to explore how co-operative housing can move from niche to mainstream.
Cooperative Business NZ 44th AGM – Cooperative Business Members Only
All Cooperative Business NZ members are invited to attend our 44th AGM, hosted virtually in October 2026.
2026 BCCM Leaders’ Summit
The BCCM Leaders’ Summit and Taste of Australia Dinner will be held across two days, 20–21 October 2026, in Sydney NSW, bringing together the leaders of Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector. Join 300 CEOs, managers and directors as they engage with this year’s theme, “trust is our currency”, through a dynamic and influential programme.
Mayfield 6 month Co-op Governance Development Programme: November intake
Join Mayfield’s flagship 6-month programme structured around the four core themes of governance: risk, legal, strategy, and finance - the essentials you need to take the next step in your governance journey.
CBNZ post-election Public Affairs Forum: November 2026
Cooperative Business NZ’s Public Affairs Forum is a regular invitation only online event connecting co-ops and mutuals.
Awards 2027
Join Aotearoa’s cooperative and mutual community at your Awards ceremony in Christchurch and celebrate with us!
CBNZ Public Affairs Forum – July 2026
Cooperative Business NZ’s Public Affairs Forum is a regular invitation only online event connecting co-ops and mutuals.
LIC Innovation Farm and Methane Barn Site Tour
Hosted by LIC scientists, this visit offers a rare opportunity to experience firsthand how New Zealand’s cooperative sector is driving innovation that has global impact.
NZX dual-class share proposals: implications for directors
WEBINAR: NZX is consulting on proposals to introduce dual-class share structures for eligible new listings on the NZX Main Board. The proposals are intended to support more companies to access public capital while allowing founders to retain greater voting control after listing, alongside governance safeguards designed to maintain investor confidence.
Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards 2026
The Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards continues to bring together the very best leaders from across the spectrum of New Zealand farming and primary sector business.
WinePro
New Zealand's #1 wine trade event. Unparalleled networking opportunities. A showcase of leading suppliers and cutting-edge innovations.
Fieldays
This iconic four-day event, now in its 57th year, welcomed 110,000 visitors in 2025 — supporting both those showcasing their innovations and those seeking products and services to improve efficiency and drive success in their operations.
Webinar with our partner Deloitte: Post-Budget 2026
Join this Webinar by our Partner Deloitte for a post-Budget 2026 webinar interactive panel discussion to discuss the distribution of spending from Budget 2026 and break down the implications for businesses, households, the economy, and society.
LIC Riverlea Road Research and Testing Facilities Site Tour
Discover how cooperative investment in science creates ripple effects across industries: reducing emissions, improving performance and strengthening New Zealand’s global reputation.
E Tipu
E Tipu – The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit 2026, Trending Into the Future – is set to be a landmark gathering for the New Zealand food and fibre community.
Techweek26
Shaping Aotearoa’s biggest week of innovation — connect with government, industry, youth, and global audiences at Techweek 2026!
IoD panel discussion: Cooperative governance under pressure in the primary sector
Join this in-person event run by the Institute of Directors to explore how cooperatives support New Zealand’s primary sector and the governance challenges shaping their future.
Cooperative Voices – an event for co-op and mutual communicators
Cooperative Voices is a new forum and learning space for the people who tell the cooperative story. It brings together communications, marketing, and public affairs professionals from co-ops and mutuals of all sizes and sectors to learn from one another and to share what works.
Mayfield 6 month Co-op Governance Development Programme: May Intake
Join Mayfield’s flagship 6-month programme structured around the four core themes of governance: risk, legal, strategy, and finance - the essentials you need to take the next step in your governance journey.
POSTPONED: EastPack Site Tour 2026
EastPack co-op employs over 3,500 staff during the main packing season and has capacity to pack over 25% of New Zealand’s total kiwifruit volume. It's invested significant capital in new equipment to improve productivity, and made major inroads into sustainability improvements. Join a small group of members to see behind the scenes of this innovative cooperative during peak packing season.
Thriving together: Cooperative Leaders’ Summit 2026 (Auckland)
The Leaders’ Summit is a strategic forum for directors, chief executives, emerging leaders and senior teams from cooperatives and mutuals across New Zealand. We'll tackle two defining questions for the future of the model: How will we fund the next generation of cooperative growth? And who will lead it?
Thriving together: Cooperative Leaders’ Summit 2026 (Christchurch)
The Leaders’ Summit is a strategic forum for directors, chief executives, emerging leaders and senior teams from cooperatives and mutuals across New Zealand. We'll tackle two defining questions for the future of the model: How will we fund the next generation of cooperative growth? And who will lead it?
CBNZ Public Affairs Forum – February 2026
Cooperative Business NZ’s Public Affairs Forum is a regular invitation only online event connecting co-ops and mutuals.