National Gathering 2026 (Abound)
Welcome
We are so excited to have you registered for our National Gathering which is being hosted at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in just two weeks’ time. We have been praying that this will be life-changing for everyone that attends, as we explore what it means to abound in thanksgiving to God and be firmly established and built up in Jesus Christ.Location & Carparking
The Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre is located at 58 Waipuna Road in Mt Wellington. They have 450 parking spaces onsite with no time restrictions. If you are attending the National Gathering and not staying onsite you can enter through the conference centre entrance on the right side of the hotel which is clearly signposted.
Arrival Time & Registration
Our registration desk will open at 6.30pm on Friday night at Waipuna and once registered you will be given a conference book and lanyard. You can then join others in the Horizon Lounge for a hot drink of tea or coffee before we start our main session at 7.30pm that night. (Please note the slightly earlier start time of 7.30pm, as it was originally set for 8:00pm).Saturday Celebration Dinner & Sunday Lunch
We also want to remind you that we have a celebration dinner planned on Saturday night starting at 6pm which includes a buffet dinner and dessert. Our time together will conclude around 2pm on Sunday afternoon after lunch together which will begin at 12:15pm.
Questions
If you have registration questions or concerns, please email dean.smyth@navigators.org.nzChecking In
We have over 50 hotel rooms booked with Waipuna for guests attending the National Gathering. All hotel rooms should be paid for by now to The Navigators as part of your registration.
If you are staying in one of the rooms, you can check in from 2pm onwards on Friday 4th of September at the main reception area. This entrance is located to the left side of the hotel and clearly signposted. Waipuna also has additional parking (which is closer to the hotel rooms) around the far-left side of the hotel complex too. Waipuna also offer a luggage drop off at reception if you arrive ahead of time and need to stow your bags.
If you want to make use of additional hotel services or dine at Waipuna restaurants (like Friday night dinner which is not part of your registration), they cannot be charged to your room, but you can pay Waipuna directly.
Sylvia Park Mall is a 3-minute drive or 10-minute (900 metres) walk from Waipuna. This is the largest mall in NZ and offers several restaurants, food courts, retailers and a Pak’n’Save for those who may need Friday night dinner options, last minute supplies or breakfast items
Checking Out
On Sunday morning you will need to check out before our 9am keynote session starts. You can store your bags at either reception (via the Waipuna staff) or you can place your bags in the Clifton Room which is inside the conference area that we are using. The Clifton room will be locked at 9am by our info desk team and unlocked after lunch. You can see one of Navigators info desk team if you need access to your luggage after check outHotel Breakfast Option
Your registration does not include breakfast, but we have organised a breakfast option at Waipuna for those interested. Around 50 Navigators have included this in their registration, with numbers continuing to grow. Breakfast will be held in the Promenade Room from 7:30am to 8.30am on Saturday and Sunday morning and is separate from other hotel guests.
This costs $18 a day per person ($36 for both days) and comprises:
- Freshly sliced seasonal fruit
- Pastry selection (croissants, Danish pastry, muffins)
- Toasted sourdough with sautéed mushrooms & feta
- Tea & coffee
If you wish to take up this offer and have not included it in your registration, please email aileene.koh@navigators.org.nz and we will add it to your registration and provide you with payment options. We need you to confirm by 9am Friday 28th August 2026.