NZSSS Conference 2026
30th November - 3rd December 2026,
Chateau on the Park, Ōtautahi Christchurch
About
Chateau on the Park
Overlooking magnificent Hagley Park, and just minutes from the city centre, Chateau on the Park offers self-contained conference facilities comprised of six unique venues, outdoor break-out areas, comfortable accommodation, and plenty of off-street parking.
Address: 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011. View Google Map.
Click here to find out more about Christchurch.
Programme at a glance
Thursday 26 November
– Soil Judging Competition Welcome BBQ dinner
Friday 27 November
– Soil Judging Competition Practice day 1
Saturday 28 November
– Soil Judging Competition Practice day 2
Sunday 29 December
– Soil Judging Competition day and Prize Giving
Monday 30 December
– Conference Day
Tuesday 1 December
– Field Trips
Wednesday 2 December
– Conference Day
Thursday 3 December
– Conference Day
finish approx 1pm
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Pierre Roudier - Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (Conference Chair)
Kirstin Deuss – Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
Sam Carrick – Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
Penny MacCormick – Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Natalie Bartlett – AgResearch
Carol Smith – Lincoln University
Megan Balks – University of Waikato
Rawiri Bhana – Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Sheree Balvert – Ballance
Jen Owens – Scion Research
Michael Walker – Chief Executive Officer, Soil Science Australia
Lea Boodee – OnCue Conferences
KEY DATES 2026
Abstract Submissions — TBC
Early Bird Registrations — TBC
Abstract Submissions — TBC
Early Bird Registrations — TBC
CONFERENCE CONTACT
Lea Boodee, OnCue Conferences