Safety Manager Network Days

We’ve updated the schedule for the 2026 Safety Manager Network Days.

These events are designed to connect Safety Managers across country in an informal setting. They’re aimed at providing mutual support in what can often be an isolated role and allow you to share experiences and insights about Safety Management Systems (SMS).

• Who: Safety Managers.
• When: See table below. Typically, starting between 9:00 - 10:00am and finishing around 3:30pm. Come and go as needed.
• Where: See the table below.
• Other details: Free of charge and BYO lunch (tea and coffee provided). No RSVP required.

Our team will chat about the new SMS Maturity Assessment Tool guidance which explains what an 'Operating' and 'Effective' SMS might look like in your organisation. We encourage you to bring your own thoughts on the tool if you've had a chance to use it.

Please feel free to share this with other Safety Managers in your networks.

2026 Safety Manager Network Days

Note: With events last week cancelled in Taupo and Tauranga, we've planned new events - see below. Please note that the Taupo location has changed.

Location	Date	Time
Hamilton 54 Clearway Rise, Rukuhia, near Hamilton Airport(external link) Vanguard Building 6 Note: Use the new road entrance at 54 Clearway Rise, old entrance no longer used.	4 March 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm
Gisborne Gisborne Aero Club, Gisborne Airport(external link) Main meeting room	10 March 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm
Napier Women’s Rest, Memorial Square, 5 Clive Square East, Napier, Hawke’s Bay(external link) Small meeting room	12 March 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm
Palmerston North Milson Community Centre, 77 Milson Line, Milson 4414(external link) Meeting room	19 March 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm
Tauranga Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Tauranga(external link) Hilda Hewitt Boardroom, Upstairs in main airport terminal Note: Café on site	31 March 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm
Taupo Taupo Events Centre(external link) 26 A C Baths Avenue, Tauhara, Taupō 3330	8 April 2026	9:30am - 3:30pm