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Focus Arotahi

Focusing on what matters – shaping the future of health and infrastructure
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2025 Conference Details

The NZ Health Design Council invites you to Arotahi: Focus, our 2025 conference exploring the future of healthcare systems, outcomes, and delivery in Aotearoa. Designed for professionals across health, design, infrastructure, and construction, this event brings together sector leaders for a full day of insight, discussion, and connection.
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Join us for a dynamic day exploring the ideas, strategies, and partnerships shaping the next era of healthcare design in Aotearoa — with the option to extend your experience through curated site visits the following day.

Session Topics:

  • Health System – Updates from Health NZ and international case studies
  • Outcomes – Public, private, and Māori-led models of care
  • The Future – AI, innovation, and emerging health services
  • Delivery – Procurement, construction, and project case studies

Schedule:
Day One – Tuesday 16 September

  • Conference: 8:00am – 5:15pm
  • Networking Drinks: 5:15pm – 6:30pm
  • Conference Dinner: 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Day Two – Wednesday 17 September (Optional)
Site visits – Health Design and Infrastructure in Wellington

Attendees can choose one of the following:

  • Wakefield Hospital Development – The circa $180m state-of-the-art health facility with seven operating theatres, two cathlabs, high dependency and inpatient beds designed to delivery exceptional care for the community.
  • Wellington Children’s Hospital – Te Wao Nui – A new purpose-built children’s hospital designed to improve child health and family care in a modern setting.

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We’ve arranged member-only discounts at these hotels for NZHDC conference attendees. All are a short walk from Te Papa.

  • Copthorne Oriental Bay, 100 Oriental Bay (14–17 September 2025) – 15% off

  • Oaks Wellington, 85 Courtenay Place (12–17 September 2025) – 15% off

  • Rydges Wellington, 75 Featherston Street (14–18 September 2025) – 15% off

  • TRYP by Wyndham, 15 Tory Street (14–18 September 2025) – 15% off

Other ideas
If those fill up, consider these options:

  • 70 Tory Apartment Hotel, 70 Tory Street

  • Naumi Studio, 213 Cuba Street

  • Naumi Hotel, 10 Dunlop Terrace

  • QT Wellington, 90 Cable Street

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These are only available for NZHDC members. Please log in to access the exclusive discount codes.

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2025 Early Bird Conference Registration
Includes access to all conference sessions on Tuesday 16 September, plus networking drinks. Does not include Conference Dinner or Site Visits.
$ 575.00 excl. GST
2025 Conference Dinner (Add-on)
A relaxed evening after the conference on Tuesday 16th September from 7:30pm for food, drinks, and good company. This ticket is required for anyone attending the dinner.
$ 150.00 excl. GST
2025 Site visits: Wakefield Hospital (Add-on)
Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025 Visit the $185 million-plus redevelopment offering Central New Zealand access to advanced medical treatment and first-class services. ⚠️ Please select only one site visit per attendee.
$ 50.00 excl. GST
2025 Site visits: Wellington Children’s Hospital – Te Wao Nui (Add-on)
Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025 Tour the new purpose-built children’s hospital designed to improve child health and family care in a modern setting. ⚠️ Please select only one site visit per attendee.
$ 50.00 excl. GST
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