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 dinner
Friday 27 November
- Soil Judging Competition Practice day 1
Saturday 28 November
- Soil Judging Competition Practice day 2
Sunday 29 November
- Soil Judging Competition day
Monday 30 November
- Early Career Breakfast Session
- Soil Judging Competition Prize Giving (am)
- Conference Day
- Conference Welcome Function
Tuesday 1 December
- Conference Day
- NZSSS AGM
Wednesday 2 December
- Conference Day
- Conference Dinner
Thursday 3 December
- Field Trips
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Conference Chair: Carol Smith - Lincoln University
Diana Selbie - AgResearch - Bioeconomy Science Institute
Pierre Roudier - Landcare Research
Natalie Bartlett - AgResearch - Bioeconomy Science Institute
Aimee Dawson - WSP
Brett Robinson - University of Canterbury
Mingyuan Liu - University of Canterbury
Kirstin Deuss - Manaaki Whenua - Bioeconomy Science Institute
Julie Gillespie - Environment Canterbury
Hadee Thompson-Morrison - Manaaki Whenua - Bioeconomy Science Institute
Jim.Moir - Lincoln University
Brendon Malcolm - Plant & Food - Bioeconomy Science Institute
KEY DATES 2026
Abstract submissions open – 16 April
Registrations open – May
Abstract submissions close – 31 July
Abstracts reviewed – 22 August
Author notification – 5 September
Draft programme released – 19 September
Earlybird registration closes – 15 October
CONFERENCE CONTACT
Lea Boodee, OnCue Conferences