ECC Conference

03/06/2026

18/05/2026

🛌 Have you booked accommodation yet? Don't miss out!

We’re proud to have partnered with Attend New Zealand to bring you the best accommodation prices.

We've secured a limited number of rooms at select hotels across the city to suit your travel needs. All hotels are within a 15 minute walk to the venue (Tākina Convention Centre).

Book a room at Naumi hotel before 28 May to enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival!

Rooms are limited, so secure your place today!

Book Now! – https://bit.ly/42Fopkg
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05/05/2026

📚The best event to get them ahead! 🏆

ECC is proud to be offering three scholarships to teachers in training so they can attend our 2026 conference! This is a great opportunity for students to build connections and access professional development.

Do you know a teacher-in-training that deserves this opportunity? Nominate them today, or share this post with your team! Nominations close this Friday so get in quick!

Nominate Now! – https://bit.ly/4wbmLUO
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05/05/2026

🎭The votes are in! Masquerade Ball is you 2026 Gala Dinner theme! 🎊

It's time to pull your ballgown and dinner suit out of the wardrobe for this exciting event! We can't wait to see what direction you take with your mask!

Thank you to everyone who voted. It was such a close race with Masquerade Ball winning by just one point!

Not registered for the Gala Dinner and Awards yet? Click the link below to secure your place!

https://bit.ly/4802lE1

12/03/2026

✨ Conference Workshop Spotlight | The Power of Choice: Reclaiming Agency in Leadership and Pedagogy ✨

💡 What this workshop covers:

In this workshop Laurayne from Tafa_Ed will offer insights into the research of choice theory, then a dive-deep into understanding how to consciously choose approaches and how this impacts the dynamics in the centre and learning environment. Finally, we will collaborate on some resources and activities to take back into your place of practice.

👀 Who should attend:

Leaders, managers, and kaiako seeking to strengthen their leadership for yourself, your team, and the tamariki whānau you serve.

📍 Exclusive to ECC Conference 2026: The Power of Choice\
📅 31 July – 1 August 2026 | Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington
⏳ Earlybird registrations end 27 March: https://www.ecc.org.nz/conference-2026/

10/03/2026

Feeling stretched, tired or running on empty? This keynote might be exactly what you need.

We’re excited to welcome Lisa O'Neill to the ECC Conference, who will be sharing powerful insights from her work on energy mastery ✨

Lisa brings practical strategies and real-life experiences that will help you manage your energy, stay focused and lead with greater clarity and purpose.

This is a session designed to recharge you – both professionally and personally.

Join us at conference and experience this session for yourself. Earlybird discounts end 27 March, so secure your spot today: https://www.ecc.org.nz/conference-2026

16/02/2026

✨ Conference Workshop Spotlight | What Hat to Wear? Making Better Choices in Your ECE Centre ✨

What this workshop covers:

Drawing on practical concepts from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand governance framework we’ll look at the difference between working in your centre and working on it, how to set clear expectations and boundaries, and ways to reduce risk and avoid common decision-making pitfalls. Participants will gain simple, adaptable tools they can apply in their own context — helping them choose the right hat at the right time and make decisions that lead to better outcomes for their centre, staff and tamariki.

👀 Who should attend:

ECE centre owners, managers, licensees, owner-operators juggling multiple roles, emerging leaders, and committee or board members responsible for key decisions shaping their centre’s success.

📍 Exclusive to the ECC Conference 2026: The Power of Choice
📅 31 July – 1 August 2026 | Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington

Register now: https://www.ecc.org.nz/conference-2026/

02/02/2026

ARE YOU READY to do it all over again 👀

We're taking a moment to reflect on last year's conference - the energy, the ideas and the new connections made. Be part of the action this year at the ECC Conference 2026: The Power of Choice!

18/12/2025

✨ Conference Workshop Spotlight | The Ripple Effect of You ✨

💡 What this workshop covers:
This high-impact, practical leadership session challenges you to step into intentional, disciplined, and influential leadership. This workshop is about taking ownership of your mindset, your actions, and the ripple you create across your team and tamariki. Expect practical tools you can use the very next day, along with the mindset shifts needed to lead with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

👀 Who should attend:
Centre owners, centre managers, leaders, and teachers aspiring to step into leadership and build confidence, influence, and culture in their teams.

📍 Exclusive to ECC Conference 2026: The Power of Choice
📅 31 July – 1 August 2026 | Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington

Register now: https://ecc.org.nz/conference-2026/

16/12/2025

✨Conference Workshop Spotlight | Growing a Centre with Purpose: Nature, Community and a load of Faith ✨

💡 What this workshop covers:
This 45-minute session shares the remarkable 12-year journey of The Orchard Child Care & Preschool. From its beginnings as a 30-place service to a purpose-built centre for 50 tamariki on two acres of land, this workshop explores how a holistic, values-driven approach has shaped curriculum, culture, and community. Attendees will gain insights and practical ideas that support purposeful centre growth, sustainability practices, and meaningful whānau connections.

👀 Who should attend:
Teachers, managers, and centre owners — especially those exploring nature-based education, community-driven practice, or values-centred leadership.

📍 Exclusive to ECC Conference 2026: The Power of Choice
📅 31 July – 1 August 2026 | Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington

Register now: https://ecc.org.nz/conference-2026/