Venue
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
NZAG 2026 will be held at the Rehua Building, Ilam Campus, thanks to the generosity of our venue sponsor Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Opened in 2023, Rehua is a purpose-built, high-technology hub at the heart of the Ilam campus. The building brings together education, health sciences, and professional development in a light-filled, flexible environment designed to foster connection and collaboration. Its name was gifted by Ngāi Tūahuriri, the hapū holding mana whenua for the University, and honours Rehua — a rangatira among the stars, associated with wellness, healing, and leadership. These are very fitting values for our 2026 NZAG conference.
About campus link
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/our-campus-and-environment
Photo from UC website
Getting Here
The Rehua Building is located on the Corner of Forestry Drive and Arts Road, in the Ilam campus of Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
By car
The conference takes place during university holidays, so parking on and around campus is generally more available than during term time. Note that the main campus car parks are paid — see the UC campus map for locations. Street parking is also available in the surrounding area.
By bus
The campus is well served by Christchurch Metro, with routes 3, 100, 120, and 130 all stopping nearby. Use the Metroinfo journey planner to plan your trip from anywhere in the city.
From the airport
The campus is approximately 8–10 minutes by taxi or Uber from Christchurch Airport. The Route 3 bus also runs directly from the airport to the University (Ilam Rd stop) in around 18 minutes.
On foot or by bike
The campus is easily accessible by foot or cycle from many central and inner-suburban locations, with bike parking available throughout the campus.
Campus Map with Rehua marked
Click on the map to take you to the University of Canterbury to download a high res PDF - Map reference I4
