Australia & Aotearoa NZ Public Policy Network Conference 2026

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]

Info: Postgraduate research student workshop and papers

Info: PPN Conference Welcome – drinks and guest speaker

Info: PPN Day 1

Info: Conference Dinner (optional)

Info: PPN Day 2

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Host or Publisher Public Policy Institute