NZ Tree Crops Conference 2026: Hamilton Permaculture Gathering - Mar 2026

📅 27-29 March 2026 | 📍 Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand | 🏷️ conference

The NZ Tree Crops Association Conference 2026, hosted by the Waikato branch, takes place from 27-29 March 2026 at Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton, New Zealand. This annual event celebrates trees and everything related to them, offering a casual, fun atmosphere unlike formal corporate conferences, with many attendees returning for decades. The theme is 'Homegrown,' featuring two keynote speakers: award-winning journalist and nature writer Kate Evans from Raglan, discussing her book 'Feijoa: A Story of Obsession and Belonging,' and Jo McCarroll. Attendees will enjoy talks on fascinating topics, visits to local home orchards via mini-vans (shifting focus from commercial operations), and tours of native bush regeneration projects in Hamilton's iconic gullies. Held in the spectacular Hamilton Gardens with its fabulous pavilion event centre, participants can also explore the gardens during breaks. Ideal for permaculture enthusiasts, home growers, tree crop hobbyists, and anyone interested in sustainable horticulture, regenerative practices, and community networking in a relaxed setting. More details and registration coming soon—lock in the dates now for this unmissable mix of education, tours, and fun.