Australian and New Zealand Societies of Air Safety Investigators Regional Air Safety Seminar Friday 5th June – Sunday 7th June 2026

Call For Papers

We are seeking papers on contemporary air safety issues, recent developments, and current or recently completed investigations. No theme as such, so the field’s wide open. If you couldn’t get to Denver, here’s a great alternative!

Intending presenters are invited to submit name and position, a brief bio and a presentation abstract (approx. 100 words each) to nzsasi.sec@gmail.com by 28 February 2026, with a target date of 1 April 2026 for confirmation, to facilitate early finalising of the programme.

Call For Papers PDF Document

Seminar details

ANZSASI 26 will be held in Wellington NZ over the period 05-07 June 2026 at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, which is just off Lambton Quay in the heart of the CBD.

The welcome reception will start at 1800 on Friday 05 June and will provide a chance to catch up with old mates and an excellent opportunity for professional development networking. There will be two full days of presentations Saturday and Sunday, with a buffet-style dinner on the Saturday evening.

The welcome reception will start at 1800 on Friday 05 June and will provide a chance to catch up with old mates and an excellent opportunity for professional development networking. There will be two full days of presentations Saturday and Sunday, with a buffet-style dinner on the Saturday evening.

For those that have never been to Wellington, have a look at https://www.wellingtonnz.com/ for inspiration – there’s plenty to see and do. It’s a compact city nestled between the hills and the
harbour and, as they say, you can’t beat it on a good day. It has fantastic café’s, bars and restaurants (not to mention craft beer!). It’s also the home of our national museum – te Papa (which has an excellent Gallipoli display) and Wētā Workshop (for LotR & Avatar fans). There are direct flights to/from Australia as well.

Wellington is also the home for CAA and TAIC (and the NZDF), so plenty of opportunity for pre or post-conference meetings, if that helps getting any travel budgets approved!

Accommodation

We have organised a conference room rate with the hotel, but rooms are limited so best to get in early. Book directly with the hotel using the link below.

Booking Details:

Arrival Date: 05th June 26
Departure Date: 07th June 26
Attendee/Group Code: 574965
Online booking link

Room Type and Rates

Terrace Room

• $189 per night per room (Breakfast Included in Rate for 1 person),
• $219 per night per room (Breakfast Included in Rate for 2 people)

Executive Room

• $239 per night per room (Breakfast Included in Rate for 1 person)
• $269 per night per room (Breakfast Included in Rate for 2 people)

Method of Payment: All guests to book & pay direct
Prices include GST tax of 15%
Rates quoted are per room, per night on a single, double or twin occupancy.
All rooms and rates are subject to availability.

Golf

Planning for the Grand Trans-Tasman Grudge Match is also well in hand and AB has locked in a course, so if you like to ruin a good walk by playing golf, the booking at present is for Friday
05 Jun 26, 12 players, Ambrose format, T/O 1000.

The course is:
Judgeford Golf Club
328 Paramata Haywards Rd
SH58 Porirua
https://www.judgefordgolf.co.nz/
For more info on the golf, contact Alister Buckingham.