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The Combined Community Trusts Conference
03 – 05 November 2026
TE TAI TOKERAU NORTHLANDHaere Mai
The Combined Community Trusts biennial conference will be hosted in 2026 by Foundation North
This is one of the most important activities on the Combined Community Trusts calendar and is an opportunity to focus on critical issues of local, national and international philanthropic interest and importance as we partner with communities and organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
The 12 Combined Community Trusts of New Zealand are the custodians of over 3.5 billion dollars of investments and collectively grant approximately 100 million dollars back into thousands of organisations throughout New Zealand each year.
The Combined Community Trusts Conference
03 – 05 November 2026
TE TAI TOKERAU NORTHLAND
Conference venue
The conference is based at Copthorne Hotel, Bay of Islands.
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Getting to the Bay of Islands
We recommend flying into Kerikeri (Bay of Islands Airport – KKE), the closest and most convenient airport for the conference location.
Kerikeri is well-serviced by Air New Zealand (and some Barrier Air services) via Auckland, with regular daily flights. The airport is just a 20–25 minute drive to Paihia and Waitangi, making transfers quick and easy.
Delegates travelling from major centres such as Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown or Dunedin can book a single journey through Auckland with a connecting flight to Kerikeri.
Alternative options include:
Flying into Whangārei (approx. 1 hour’s drive to Bay of Islands), or
Flying into Auckland and driving north (allow approx. 3–3.5 hours).
If you are planning to hire a rental car or share transfers with colleagues, this can also be a great opportunity to enjoy the scenic Northland landscape along the way.
Thank you
We wish to extend our gratitude to the following organisation, for their generous contribution to our Conference.
Conference Naming Sponsor
