Companion Animals NZ 'Turning the Tide' Conference 2027

Companion Animals New Zealand presents the 2027 "Turning the Tide" Conference.

This year’s conference is grounded in a simple but pressing idea: that improving the lives of companion animals in Aotearoa New Zealand will require more than reactive responses - it will require a deeper understanding of animals, stronger communities, and a willingness to rethink the systems shaping welfare outcomes today.

“Turning the Tide” will bring together leading voices in the companion animal space to explore what animals need for a good life and the challenges influencing pet welfare in Aotearoa. This coming event will have a particular focus on how we can shift from reactive responses to prevention-focused solutions. Through discussions spanning welfare science, dog and cat management, community wellbeing, and future-focused policy, the programme will examine what meaningful, prevention-based change could look like for animals and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Format;
Tuesday 2nd March 1-day Conference, followed by Assisi Awards Gala Dinner

• 8am - 9am Registration

• 9am - 5pm Conference

• 6:30pm Pre-Dinner Mingle

• 7:00pm Assisi Awards Gala Dinner

Optional 1/2 day workshop the following day (Wednesday 3rd March).

Thank you to our platinum sponsor, PD Insurance:

For further information and to stay up to date, visit: 'Turning the Tide' 2027 Conference - Companion Animals New Zealand

We are currently working through the feasibility and options for offering a virtual attendance option. In the meantime, we recommend securing an in-person ticket where possible to ensure you don’t miss out on this important conversation.

From your current location:

🚗Driving

🚆Bus/Train

🚶‍➡️Walking

Driving from the North:

From the Kapiti Coast / Porirua (West)

1. Head south on State Highway 1 (SH1), taking the Transmission Gully Motorway.

2. Continue onto the Wellington Urban Motorway (SH1) heading toward the City Centre.

3. Take the Vivian Street exit.

4. Turn left onto Taranaki Street and drive straight down to the waterfront.

5. The venue is at the corner of Taranaki Street and Cable Street in the historic Shed 22 building.

From the Hutt Valley (East)

1. Head south on State Highway 2 (SH2).

2. Merge onto the Wellington Urban Motorway (SH1) at the Ngauranga Interchange.

3. Follow SH1 to the Vivian Street exit.

4. Turn left onto Taranaki Street and continue until you reach the water.

5. The venue is at the corner of Taranaki Street and Cable Street in the historic Shed 22 building.

From Wellington Airport:

🚗Driving

🚆Bus/Train

Driving from Wellington Airport:

1. Exit the airport and follow signs for Wellington CBD / City Centre.

2. Continue along Cobham Drive (State Highway 1) beside the harbour.

3. Cobham Drive becomes Oriental Parade as you approach the city.

4. Continue straight onto Wakefield Street.

5. Turn left onto Taranaki Street.

6. The venue is at the corner of Taranaki Street and Cable Street in the historic Shed 22 building.

Parking:

• Wilson Parking - Victoria Street (650m): 15/21 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011

• Victoria Street Carpark (650m): 21 Willeston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011

• Wilson Parking - Queens Wharf (750m): 1 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011