Conference
Nov 30, 2026 - Dec 3, 2026
Details
Ōtautahi Christchurch will host the NZSSS conference from 30 November – 3 December 2026, bringing together researchers, land managers, industry professionals, policy makers, and students from across Aotearoa.
The 2026 conference is expected to welcome a diverse range of delegates and provide a platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange on the future of soil science and sustainable land management.
The theme for the 2026 conference is "Building Resilient Futures for Soils." The programme will explore the critical role of healthy soils in supporting food production, water quality, climate resilience, ecosystem health, and thriving communities. Delegates will hear from leading experts and practitioners working to advance resilient productive landscapes and enduring ecosystems.
Soils tools from the Bioeconomy Science Institute
Soil data are gathered for many different reasons, each with their own specialist techniques. But wherever they are from, most data finish up in a few key databases managed by the Bioeconomy Science Institute (Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research is now part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute).