Participants working the whenua at a taewa harvest with mountains behind

Accommodation

Where to stay

Stay on the marae, book a local holiday home, or take our partner rate at the Rutherford Hotel in Whakatū Nelson — with plenty more options across Motueka and Nelson Tasman.

For conference guests

Three ways to stay

We’ve arranged three options for Kai Anamata manuhiri — a noho marae at Te Āwhina Marae, locally managed holiday homes across Motueka and Tasman, and a discounted partner rate at the Rutherford Hotel in Whakatū Nelson.

Noho marae · Motueka

Te Āwhina Marae

$130 per person per night + GST

Pillow and linen provided — bring your own blanket or sleeping bag. Cooked and/or continental breakfast.

Email to book

Bookings with Juanita Taylor — juanita.taylor@tam.org.nz

Holiday homes · Airbnb

NB Managed Stayz

Handpicked holiday homes across Motueka, Tasman and Kina Beach — professionally managed by a local team and booked through Airbnb.

Boutique apartment in the heart of Motueka Decked Out with a View Hi Tide — absolute waterfront One-bedroom cottage in a vineyard Saltwater Studio The Bach on Motueka’s waterfront The Pickers Rest, Kina Beach

Questions? Phone 022 565 4580 or email natalabain@hotmail.com

Partner hotel · Whakatū Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Accommodation is also available in central Nelson, 45 minutes from Motueka. The Rutherford is our accommodation partner for Whakatū Nelson, with discounted rates for conference guests.

Booking code: Kama2026up

Enter the code in the Code field beside your arrival and departure dates on the hotel website — it isn’t case sensitive.

Book at rutherfordhotel.nz

Nelson Tasman

More places to stay

Nelson Tasman offers a diverse range of accommodation — boutique lodges, hotels, motels, serviced apartments, bed and breakfasts, glamping and farmstays, holiday parks and holiday homes — across Motueka and the wider region.

Browse accommodation on nelsontasman.nz

06 — Registration

Secure your place.

Choose the registration that best suits you. Earlybird tickets are available for a limited time only.

Early bird

Until 19th September 2026

Government, business, universities & research

Conference pass$500

Students & community

Conference pass$200

Conference dinner

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Join fellow delegates for an evening of connection, conversation and kai.

Dinner ticket$85

Register through Humanitix

Register below — 100% of Humanitix booking fees fund education and equity initiatives. If the checkout doesn’t load, use the button underneath.

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