HE WAKA EKE NOA - One Journey, Many Perspectives - APLEC conference 2026
He Waka Eke Noa
He Waka Eke Noa - "We are all in this waka together" reminds us that every journey begins with shared intention. As we gather for APLEC, we recognise that practical legal training is shaped by many currents: cultural traditions, professional expectations, emerging technologies, and the lived experiences of learners across the world.
One Journey, Many Perspectives
One Journey, Many Perspectives speaks to the richness of this collective voyage. Each jurisdiction brings its own stories, challenges, and innovations, yet we move forward together - learning from one another, strengthening our connections, and navigating toward a future-ready legal profession.
In this shared waka, international perspectives are not simply welcomed; they are essential. They broaden our horizons, deepen our understanding, and remind us that the development of new lawyers is a global endeveavour.
Together, we chart a course that honours our differences, celebrates our shared purpose, and carries us toward a more connected resilient and innovative legal training community.
CALL FOR PAPERS
We invite proposals for papers, workshops, or presentations.
Presentations should be approximately 20 minutes, allowing 10 minutes question time. Workshops may be up to 1 hour. Abstracts should be approximately 250 words in length.
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SEND YOUR ABSTRACT TO JO WOODWARD j.woodward@ipls.org.nz by 7am MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
Agenda
- 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 11 November
Heads of Courses Meeting at the IPLS premises, level 7, 120 Albert Street.
- 5:30 pm
Wednesday 11 November
Join us for drinks and nibbles at the IPLS premises, level 7, 120 Albert Street. All welcome.
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 12 November
Conference full day at the IPLS premises, level 7, 120 Albert Street.
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thursday 12 November
Conference dinner (included in the conference fee, additional tickets can be purchased.) Venue: The Lodge Commercial Bay, 7 Queen Street, Auckland 1010. https://www.roddandgunn.com/nz/restaurants/auckland
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 13 November
Conference full day at the IPLS premises, level 7, 120 Albert Street.
Accommodation options
IPLS is located in Auckland's CBD where there are many accommodations options. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
Crowne Plaza (next to IPLS premises)
Metropolis (Avani Hotels) (other side of Queen Street, about a 10 minute walk away)
Sky City Hotels (nearby - about a 5 minute walk from IPLS)
Sky City Hotel
The Grand
Horizon
Cost
AUD$495 (no Australian GST) when registering on or before 2 October 2026
AUD$545 (no Australian GST) if registering from 3 October to 16 October 2026
Price includes conference dinner
Payment can be made by:
credit card at the checkout; or
by requesting an invoice at the checkout and paying by internet banking
Note. There is no GST included or charged in the ticket price as APLEC Ltd is not registered for GST.
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