TAIKURA Aotearoa Tri-Academy Indigenous Summit

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TAIKURA Aotearoa Tri-Academy Indigenous Summit

Objective

Indigenous Fellows, thought leaders, and knowledge holders from Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada, and Australia will progress the kaupapa (agenda) of collaborative international Indigenous-led research.

Summit themes

1. Leading and shaping international research agendas to include Indigenous knowledges and practices to solve pressing challenges

2. Transforming academia for Indigenous peoples: addressing structural racism, epistemic violence, and inequities to reduce barriers for Indigenous scholars and students.

3. Indigenising the academy by ensuring shared decision-making and genuine recognition of Indigenous knowledge and scholarship.

Programme highlights | Hōtaka

Many outstanding speakers already confirmed – details to come.
View programme highlights [PDF]

Venue | Te Wāhi

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
55 Wellesley Street East,
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand
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Accommodation | Wharenui

• Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
  396 Queen Street, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Dr, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand.
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• Cordis Hotel Auckland
  83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland, 1010, Aotearoa/New Zealand
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Insurance

Delegates are encouraged to take out personal travel and medical insurance which includes loss or damage of personal possessions, including loss of registration and accommodation fees through cancellation.

Privacy

There will not be an openly accessible list of conference participants.

Tips for overseas travellers

If you are not a resident of Australia or New Zealand, you may need to get a New Zealand Visitor's Permit. Certain nationals will need to have their passport endorsed with a New Zealand Visitor's Visa before arrival. This process may take up to one month. Delegates should visit the New Zealand Immigration Service website for more information.

Disclaimer

In the event of industrial disruption, or other unforeseen circumstances that disrupt the conference, the conference organisers accept no responsibility. The information on the conference website and in the printed collateral is correct at the time of publication. However, the conference organisers reserve the right to change information. The conference organisers disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved.

The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and vary the advertised programme. If a speaker is cancelled for any reason beyond the organiser's control, there is no right of exchange and no obligation is assumed by the organisers for arranging a substitute speaker. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the conference, the liability of the organisers is limited to the return of paid fees. Where an event may be postponed and the option of re-attending is not suitable, a cancellation can be made by writing to the conference organiser and on acceptance, there would be a return of paid fees less $100 for administration costs.

Refund policy

Refunds will be offered on a case-by-case basis. Please email Academy@royalsociety.org.nz to request a refund.

Cancellations made on or before 14 November 2025 are eligible for a refund of the ticket price.
Please note that the booking fee is non-refundable.

Price

FULL Conference Pass (includes conference dinner)
NZ$ 460 incl GST

For more information, please email Academy@royalsociety.org.nz