The Big Latch On 2026
The Big Latch On 2026 took place from 27–29 March across Aotearoa, bringing together whānau to connect, access support, and celebrate infant feeding journeys.
This year, 39 events took place across the motu, with a total of 3,782 attendees (parents, pēpi and kaimahi) taking part across both in-person and virtual events. The strong uptake of virtual events highlights the ongoing importance of accessible and flexible support options for whānau unable to attend in person due to geography, weather events, or personal circumstances. The largest event this year welcomed a record 186 attendees.
Across the country, hosts created warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental spaces for parents and whānau to connect and a key focus for 2026 was inclusivity. While the Big Latch On has its origins in celebrating and normalising breastfeeding, this year continued an intentional emphasis on welcoming all whānau, regardless of how they feed their pēpi — including breastfeeding, chestfeeding, mixed feeding, formula feeding, tube-feeding, expressing or any other form of safe infant feeding.
The Big Latch On 2026 focused on community, connection and celebration of all infant feeding journeys and was one of the largest attended events since pre-COVID times.
The Big Latch On 2026 was also the first year that had both English and full Te Reo Māori translated posters available nationally.
Resources from Big Latch On 2026
Take a look back at the 2026 event, host resources and our amazing supporters that brought this event to life!
The Big Latch On continues to rely on the generosity of partner organisations and businesses, and we extend a huge thank you to our supporters whose contributions helped provide host packs, giveaways, and added value for attendees and hosts across Aotearoa.
The Big Latch On 2026 focused on community, connection and celebration of all infant feeding journeys and was one of the largest attended events since pre-COVID times.
For more information visit www.blo.org.nz and join us for Big Latch On 2027.