EVENTS

New Zealand’s Leading Exercise Education Events

Research, Education, Networking 

New Zealand’s leading education and networking event for the exercise industry with multiple streams, dozens of sessions, workshops, masterclasses from the world’s industry leaders and experts. Held annually in late November, this event attracts over 800 exercise facility owners, managers, personal trainers, group fitness instructors and like-minded industry professionals. 

The 2025 Exercise New Zealand Conference will be held on the weekend of 29 and 30 November, with a full day Business Summit on Friday 28 November. All events are held at AUT North Campus (Akoranga Drive, Auckland). Website booking and full session information will be available soon!

Upskill, Integrate, Motivate

1 Day conference in Christchurch  – 12 April 2025 – Earns up to 10 CPD points

Sessions for exercise professionals:  personal trainers, group fitness instructors and like-minded industry professionals.

Featuring international and local presenters in a jam-packed day of education.

Booking, presenter profiles and the schedule are available on the Conference LITE website.

Aotearoa’s Annual Exercise Industry Awards.

29 November 2025

Recognising the work of exercise professionals and exercise providers of all types, sizes and modalities, through a very special evening of celebration, recognition and networking. The awards recognise the diverse nature of the exercise sector, with categories for the various exercise professionals roles (trainers, teachers and instructors), exercise facilities (all all types and sizes), and programme delivery for, and in, the community. Join us to celebrate the amazing outcomes our industry supports!

Bringing the latest industry updates & best practice upskilling to a city near you.

9-18 June 2025

Earns up to 10 CPD points – With completion of quiz

Formatted as a concise ½ day workshop, held in multiple locations nationwide, Exercise New Zealand On Tour brings the latest trends, science and research together with world class presenters on the business of exercise, to a location near you. Join us to keep up to date on the latest emerging developments in New Zealand and around the globe, together with the opportunity to reconnect with others in your industry.