2027 Hapori Aotearoa
This two-day conference is focused on providing practical resources and building connections to better support each other and our communities. It aims to amplify the role of community development as a vital element in Aotearoa’s future through collective thinking, learning, and networking.
Save the date
10–11 March 2027
All Saints, Burwood | Ōtautahi Christchurch
Following the hugely successful Hapori Aotearoa conference in Tauranga in 2025, we’re bringing the kaupapa to Ōtautahi Christchurch for Hapori Aotearoa 2027. This two day conference, held in partnership with Christchurch City Council and the Social Equity & Wellbeing Network (SEWN), brings together people from across Aotearoa who are working in and alongside communities to create meaningful, lasting change. Expect practical sessions, real stories, and space to connect, reflect and think together.
This is a space for shared learning and collective thinking. A place to explore what’s working, surface new ideas, and strengthen community-led development in practice.
Whether you’re working in communities, local or central government, iwi and hapū, or across the wider social, environmental or economic sectors, Hapori Aotearoa is an opportunity to step back, reconnect, and move forward together.
What to expect
Over two days in Ōtautahi, you can expect:
- practical, skills-based sessions you can apply in your mahi
- real stories of community-led change from across Aotearoa
- space for big thinking on the challenges and opportunities ahead
- opportunities to connect, reflect and build relationships
Be part of it
We’re currently shaping the programme and themes for 2027.
Sign up to the Inspiring Communities pānui to be the first to hear updates, including:
- call for speakers and workshop submissions
- programme announcements and keynote speakers
- early bird ticket release
- opportunities to partner, sponsor, or contribute
Whether you’re looking to share your mahi, connect with others, or simply be part of the kōrero, we’d love to have you with us.
For partnership or sponsorship enquiries, contact us at: kiaora@inspiringcommunities.org.nz
Hapori Aotearoa 2027 is brought to you by Inspiring Communities, in partnership with Christchurch City Council, Social Equity & Wellbeing Network (SEWN) and partners across Aotearoa.
