09/04/2026
When times are tough, what we invest in matters most.
Some may question whether now is the right time to attend a conference. We believe it’s exactly the time.
Investing through hardship and challenging times — is this bad business, or a sign of dedication, commitment, and grit?
At Te Rōpū Mārutau o Aotearoa, we continue to advocate for better health and safety outcomes because the need does not diminish in hard times - it intensifies. While costs rise and we transition through new legislation, these pressures grow, and those already doing it toughest feel it most. That reality does not change, and neither does our responsibility.
Our work is grounded in empathy and action. We deliberately keep our initiatives, including our conference, accessible - pricing at cost and returning any benefit back into the community. This reflects our belief that Manaakitanga/Caring is not an aspiration; it is a measurable demonstration, and how we at TRMA define our success.
TRMA is unfunded and is run by volunteers who sacrifice time, resources, opportunities, and funds, which continually keeps the viability of TRMA as an organisation at risk. But for TRMA, success is not defined by profit or ease. It is defined by safer workers, stronger communities, and how we demonstrate care toward others.
This conference is not just an event — it is part of a wider movement grounded in TŪKOTAHI – standing together.
If you’re in a position to attend, your presence matters.
If you support safer workplaces and stronger communities, this is where that commitment becomes action.
📍 Waitangi Treaty Grounds
📅 15 April 2026
🔗 Register here: https://www.trma.co.nz/2026-conference
