The Art of Breastfeeding - La Leche League Conference 2026
Kia ora koutou katoa. You are invited to join our La Leche League New Zealand 2026 Conference which will be held in Wellington at Scots College 3rd – 4th October 2026.
Planning is now well underway for our upcoming 2026 Conference in Wellington. More details to follow soon. Keep an eye on this page or our Facebook page to stay in the loop.
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The Art of Breastfeeding – Mātauranga Ūkaipō
LLLNZ Conference October 3-4, 2026
Scots College, Strathmore Park, Wellington
Breastfeeding is both an art and a science, a mātauranga (knowledge) that mothers, babies, and communities have learned together throughout human history. “Ūkaipō” literally means “feeding from the breast at night”, but its wider meaning is of our true home, reminding us that breastfeeding involves physical, emotional, whānau, and spiritual nurturing.
LLLNZ invites mothers, parents, and health professionals to join us for this inspiring conference in Wellington. There will be opportunities for networking, socialising, fun, and learning from experienced speakers on many aspects of breastfeeding and parenting.
Parents – sessions will include weaning, mental health, babywearing, breastfeeding challenges, and a session especially aimed at dads.
Health professionals – there will be speakers presenting current research on breastfeeding rates, pain management, and galactogogues, among others.
Breastfeeding supporters and La Leche League Leaders – we will have speakers on the International Code, training to be a LLL Leader, promoting your group, and others.
Registration will open in May 2026, and will be available through the LLLNZ website.
Want to be involved? We invite individuals and groups to express early interest in sales tables or exhibition space. We also invite artists to exhibit artworks on the subjects of birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. For more information please email conference@lalecheleague.org.nz
- Sales tables/exhibition space
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Commercial groups – $100
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Nonprofit groups/ unwaged – $50
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Programme:
Watch this space for more details coming soon!
About the venue
The LLLNZ Conference 2024 will be held at Scots College, Wellington.
Scots College is a co-educational, Presbyterian, day and boarding school originaly founded in 1916 by the Rev. Dr James Gibb (Chairman of the Board of Governors 1916-1928) and the Hon. John Aitken (Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors 1916-1921).
Scots College is located in Strathmore Park, just moments from Wellington Airport, local restaurants and other amenities.