Since 2013, efforts have been made to bring the congress movement from its place of origin to the other side of the world. From April 16 to 18, 2026, the first conference was held in New Zealand, in Napier on the east coast of the North Island. Between 100 and 200 participants gathered at the conference venue, located directly on the ocean beach.

We took part in a Maori welcome ceremony, visited the “Hohepa” organisation, where various workshops and a TaekWondo performance were offered, enjoyed a gala dinner and a party featuring the famous “Mutes from Mars” boarded from Auckland. We hope for another opportunity to attend a congress being brave enough to make this long journey and help ensure that cyclones or earthquakes spare this wonderful place again.