Australia & Aotearoa NZ Public Policy Network Conference 2026
Schedule
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
The University of Auckland | Auckland, AU
About this Event
The Public Policy Network (PPN) is an informal collective of Australian and Aotearoa-New Zealand scholars of public policy and public administration. The annual conference provides an opportunity for scholars at all career levels, practitioners, and decision makers to meet and showcase current research, discuss policy issues, and connect through a community of research and practice.
Call for papers is now open
Please send your 300-word abstract to [email protected] by 17 November 2025.
Venue
The PPN will be hosted by the Public Policy Institute at the city campus of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. More detailed venue details to follow.
Contact
For queries about the conference, please email [email protected]
Agenda
π: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 28 January
Info: Postgraduate research student workshop and papers
π: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday 28 January
Info: PPN Conference Welcome β drinks and guest speaker
π: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 29 January
Info: PPN Day 1
π: 07:00 PM
Thursday 29 January
Info: Conference Dinner (optional)
π: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 30 January
Info: PPN Day 2
Where is it happening?
The University of Auckland, 34 Princes Street, Auckland, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
NZD 63.67 to NZD 189.88



















