PARTNERS PROGRAMME

Keynote Speakers

Friday Afternoon tours

Social Programme

Thursday 5 June

8.00am   Breakfast with delegates

9.00am   Opening

9.45am   Partners Welcome and morning tea

OPTIONAL TOUR - PACIFIC HIGHWAY TOUR

25 minutes north of Gisborne along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, with its sweeping surf beaches and great vistas, to Whangara for a guided tour of the place The Whale Rider was filmed.  Lunch on the Marae then further up the coast to the historic Tolaga Bay Wharf, the longest wharf on the East Coast, completed in 1929.  Visit the Tolaga Bay Cashmere Company for a tour and retail therapy if required.  

Depart    10.00am

Return    5.00pm

Cost       $150

Includes  Guided tour, lunch, Marae koha, afternoon tea, coach

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

OPTIONAL TOUR - SCENIC SOUTH TOUR

Heading south to Mahia, a scenic stop at the Wharerata Look Out, then on to Morere Springs for a walk in the native rain forest and / or a dip in the natural hot pools.  An enlighting tour at the Nuhaka Aqua Culture paua farm and shop.  Lunch at the beautiful Mahia Café, overlooking Mahia Beach.  Quick stop enroute back to Gisborne for a tasting at Miltons Organic Winery.

Depart    10.00am

Return    5.00pm

Cost       $150

Includes  Guided tour, entry to Morere, lunch, wine tasting, coach

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

OPTIONAL TOUR - MOTU BUSH WALK

A 90 minute drive inland to historic Motu area.  A two hour flat walk guided by Frank Murphy, once a professional hunter, now a fishing guide and expert on the local region.  Frank will talk about the history of the area and give an enlightening and interesting narration on the ancient use of plants for medicinal purposes in the pre European days.  Picnic lunch in the rustic wine bar at Murphy’s Lodge.

Depart    10.00am

Return    3.00pm

Cost       $85

Includes  Guided walk, picnic lunch, coach

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

5.00pm     Hynds Happy Hour

7.00pm     Downer EDi Works Welcome Function

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Friday 6 June

8.00am               Breakfast with delegates

OPTIONAL TOUR - HISTORICAL SITES & SCENES TOUR

A guided tour around Gisborne and the local countryside taking in historic sights and scenes of Poverty Bay.  Escorted and narrated by James Blackburne, Historic Places Trust Tairawhiti branch chairman, highlights include the Cook Landing Site National Historic Reserve, Matawhero Church, Manatuki as well as homesteads in the cbd.

Depart    9.00am

Return    Midday

Cost       $30

Includes  Guided tour, morning tea, coach

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

OPTIONAL TOUR - TAKITIMU CRUISE

A short walk to the wharf to board and enjoy a cruise on the lovingly restored MV. Takitimu.  See Gisborne City from an off shore perspective.  View Kaiti Hill, Sponge Bay, Young Nicks Head and more.

Depart    9.00am

Return    Midday

Cost       $40

Includes  Takitimu cruise, morning tea

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

12.45pm   Tours depart

5.30pm    Tours return to accommodation

7.00pm     HEB Smithbridge Beach Party

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Saturday 7 June

8.00am      Breakfast with delegates

9.00am      Keynote – Robyn Moore

10.15am    Morning tea with delegates

OPTIONAL TOUR - WEST TO EASTWOOD

A 30 minute drive from the city through picturesque Ngatapa Valley is The National Aboretum of New Zealand, Eastwood Arboretum, the country’s largest exotic tree collection boasting over 4,000 different trees, shrubs and climbers.  A one hour guided walking tour to build your appetite for a picnic lunch.  Stop for a wine taste on the way back to the Hotel.

Depart    10.30am

Return    3.00pm

Cost       $85

Includes  Guided tour, Arboretum entry, picnic lunch, Rere Falls, wine tasting (time permitting) , coach

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

OPTIONAL TOUR - FLIGHT TRAINING

Always wanted to try flying?  No more excuses!  A 30 minute flight over Gisborne with YOU at the controls.  Based from the Gisborne airport, the Aircraft Museum is available for those waiting to take the controls.

Depart    10.30am

Return    At leisure

Cost       $110

Includes  30 minute flight, coach

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

OPTIONAL TOUR - INNOVATIVE COCKTAILS

Lunch in the trendy wharf side Soho Bar, a short walk from the Emerald.  After lunch their resident Cocktail Creator will show you some tricks of the trade then help you make and try three of your own cocktails (2 alcoholic and 1 non alcoholic). 

Depart    Midday

Return    At leisure

Cost       $60

Includes  Lunch at Soho Bar, cocktail making demonstration, make and enjoy your own cocktails (3)

Minimum and maximum numbers apply

2.50pm              Afternoon tea

3.20pm              INGENIUM and APWA Presidents’ Address

3.50pm              Keynote – Marcus Akuhata-Brown

5.00pm              Happy Hour

7.00pm              Fulton Hogan Conference Dinner

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