This year’s theme: Opening Gateways, Expanding Horizons: Rural Leadership Shaping Tomorrow.  

A positive and future-focused conference that positions rural principals not as isolated, but as visionary leaders opening doors for students, whānau, and communities to thrive.

RTPC2026 website: https://www.nzeiteriuroa.org.nz/rural-teaching-principals-conference-2026 

Online registration for the conference workshops and Tāmaki Makaurau haerenga will be shared with all registrants in the lead up to the conference.

This conference has been designed for Rural Teaching Principals, and places will be prioritised for those currently in Principal roles.

Registrations from those not in a principal role will be placed on a waitlist and confirmed if space allows. please contact events@nzei.org.nz if you have any questions.