Nau mai, haere mai

Welcome to iPRES 2025,
the 21st International Conference on Digital Preservation

3 - 7 November 2025
Wellington, New Zealand
Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa

Join us and be part of the largest celebration of World Digital Preservation Day!

Kia ora from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Perched on the water’s edge and surrounded by nature Wellington is a compact, connected and vibrant capital.

Renowned for its creative and cultural heart, Wellington is home to the national museum Te Papa, award-winning eateries, regional wine and craft beer, and some of the best coffee in the world. Wellington is surrounded by beautiful scenery and green spaces. Meander along Wellington’s waterfront, perfect for a stroll with views across the harbour or to see the city lights at night or take a stroll through beautiful native bush to Mt Victoria Lookout.

Wellington is one of the very few cities in the world experiencing an increase in biodiversity, credited to the creation of urban sanctuary Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne. As the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, Zealandia is pursuing a 500-year vision to regenerate the 225-hectare valley that the fence protects. Its work has motivated local communities across the city to all contribute toward a greener capital where nature can thrive.

Tuia karakia

Kia whakarongo ake au ki te tangi a te manu nei a te mātūī
Tui! Tuituia!
Tuia ki runga, tuia ki raro
Tuia ki roto, tuia ki waho
Tuia te here tangata
Tūturu o whiti
Whakamaua kia tina
Haumi e, hui e!
Tāiki e!

I’m drawn to the call of the tuī bird telling us to unite, to bind, to come together as one.
To be woven above, To be woven below
To be woven within, To be woven without
Bind the kinship strands of humanity
Permanent, consistent are the fibres of light
Draw these matters to a single point and give them substance
The wisdom is bound, it collects
It is held!