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Celebrate the Best of Learning & Development in Aotearoa New Zealand
Join us for the NZATD Awards 2026 Gala Dinner — a truly special night where we honour excellence, innovation, and impact across the Learning and Development community.
Whether you’re a finalist, a supporter cheering them on, or a member of the wider L&D profession who wants to be inspired by the incredible work happening across Aotearoa, this is an evening not to be missed.
What to Expect
- Announcement of the NZATD Awards 2026 winners
- A beautiful dinner and drinks
- Connection and conversation with L&D professionals from across the country
- An uplifting evening celebrating people, practice, and progress
L&D Week 2026
The Awards Gala Dinner is the flagship event of L&D Week 2026, taking place 7–11 September 2026.
This year’s theme —
“Manaaki Tangata, Akohia te Ao Hou: Nurturing Our People, Learning the New World” — which invites us to come together to celebrate learning that strengthens our people, our organisations, and our future.
More details about L&D Week events and activities will be shared in the coming months.
Dress Code
Dress to impress — formal attire encouraged.
Questions or Dietary Requirements?
Email us at awards@nzatd.org.nz and we’ll be happy to help.
Entering the Awards
To learn more about entering the awards, please visit the Awards page.
Accommodation
If you’d like to stay at the Waipuna Hotel, please book via res@waipunahotel.co.nz.
Member Tickets
Just a reminder that members need to log in to obtain the discounted member-only tickets.
Event eligibility
This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.
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Registering for this event
- Prices exclude GST.
- Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
- To qualify for member rates, you must be a paid up member at the time of the event.
- Affiliates (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Wellington Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.
Cancellations and attendance:
- Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
- Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
- Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
- ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
