Overview
The Public Policy Network (PPN) is an informal collective of Australian and Aotearoa-New Zealand scholars of public policy and public administration. The annual conference provides an opportunity for scholars at all career levels, practitioners, and decision makers to meet and showcase current research, discuss policy issues, and connect through a community of research and practice.
Call for papers is now open
Please send your 300-word abstract to ea-ppi@auckland.ac.nz by 17 November 2025.
Please note that this conference is limited to 50 people.
Timeline
- 17 November 2025: Abstracts due
- 26 November 2025: Notifications of acceptance
- 5 January 2026: Early bird registration ends
- 28-30 January 2026: Conference
Registration fees:
- Earlybird non-student: $180 NZD (available until 19 December)
- Earlybird PhD $110 NZD (available until 19 December)
- Non-student full fee: $200 NZD
- Student full fee: $125
- Conference dinner (optional): $60 (3 course dinner, drinks not included)
*PLEASE NOTE: Registration is for all 3 days
Programme (January 2026)
- Wednesday 28 January 1pm – 5pm Postgraduate research student workshop and papers
- Wednesday 28 January 5.30pm – 7pm PPN Conference Welcome – drinks and guest speaker
- Thursday 29 January 9am – 5pm PPN Day 1
- Thursday 29 January 7pm Conference Dinner (optional)
- Friday 30 January 9am – 5pm PPN Day 2
Venue
The PPN will be hosted by the Public Policy Institute at the city campus of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, at Tūtahi Tono Marae. The Conference Welcome will be held in the Vice Chancellor’s Suite at Old Government House.
city-campus-map (PDF)
Accommodation
A conference discounted rate is available at the Pullman Hotel and the Copthorne Hotel, both very near to the conference venue.
Pullman Hotel Special Accommodation Rates for UOA Conference
Copthorne Hotel (Please use enter code PPNC26 in the group code section)
Transport from the airport
- Super Shuttle
- The Auckland Transport website is where you’ll find everything you need to know about getting around Auckland on buses, trains and ferries.
Use the Auckland Transport online journey planner to make every trip easy. The journey planner will advise what routes are available, and provide times, fares and maps for your trips. Bus, train and ferry information is also available by phoning the Auckland Transport contact centre on +64 9 366 6400.
Key Auckland Transport routes that service Auckland Airport are:
Train-Bus Services
The AirportLink bus leaves from bus stop B at the domestic terminal and bus stop A in the transport hub at the international terminal. Look for the public transport signage.
- At Puhinui Station you can catch a train to anywhere along the Southern Line and Eastern Line
- The AirportLink operates every 10 minutes from 4.30am to 12.40am, 7 days a week.
- The AirportLink bus leaves from bus stop B at the domestic terminal and bus stop A at the international terminal. Look out for the orange signage.
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Taxi Price Information
Company Per KM Rate Fixed Fare to CBD Alert Taxis $2.90 $75 Auckland Co-op Taxis $2.99 $90 Cheap Cabs $2.60 $62 Corporate Cabs $4.05 $99 Transport to the conference We encourage all participants to consider sustainable methods of mobility.
- Walking This is a great option for those close enough. Enjoy the stroll. We recommend entering from Symonds Street, Princes Street or Waterloo Quadrant.
- Cycling Free bike racks are located in front of the OGGB Building on Grafton Road and in the carpark building Basement Level 1. The Auckland Central City Cycle Way takes you directly to the OGGB building. Check out the Cycling Maps.
- Public transport 1,700 buses pass by (or close) to the University’s City Campus daily. Trains and ferries are 15-20 min walk away or a very short ride by bus. Find your best options at Auckland Transport Travel Planner.
- Car Parking If you are driving to the venue then you can use the below parking options: Owen G Glenn Building Underground Carparking, 12 Grafton Road
For queries about the conference, please email ea-ppi@auckland.ac.nz
