Programme
We are excited to bring you an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Explore the program below to plan your experience and make the most of your time at the NZ Plumbing Conference. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please note, times are subject to change.
Tuesday - 23 June
Pack in day
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Exhibitor pack-in
Exhibition Hall A
Wednesday - 24 June
Conference Day 1
8:00am – 11:00am
Exhibitor pack-in
Exhibition Hall A
8:30am – 9:30am
Registration
Foyer
9:30am – 10:00am
Morning Tea
10:00am – 12:00pm
AGM – 125
Heaphy Room
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch and Trade Show Opening
Exhibition Hall A
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Visit to Annah Stretton flagship Store
Morrinsville – transport provided
1:00pm – 3:00pm
PGD Board CPD
Heaphy Room
5:30pm
Buses depart for Welcome Night
Novotel and Ibis
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Mico & Iplex Welcome Night
Te Āhurutanga at The Pā – Waikato University, 164 Hillcrest Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton
Thursday - 25 June
Conference Day 2
8:00am – 8:15am
Conference Opening
Heaphy Room
8:15am – 9:00am
Update from Greg Wallace
Heaphy Room
9:00am – 10:00am
Keynote Speaker – Dr Lucy Hone
Heaphy Room
10:00am – 10:30am
Morning Tea
Exhibition Hall A
10:30am – 11:15am
Industry Update – John Carnegie, Chair, Energy and Infrastructure Industry Skills Board
Heaphy Room
11:15am – 12:15pm
Succession Planning with Lou Joblin and Chelcie Kite, Moran Law
Heaphy Room
12:15pm – 12:30pm
Product Showcases
Heaphy Room
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Lunch
Exhibition Hall A
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Industry updates – David Kelly, Chair, Construction & Specialist Trades ISB, and Mike Grumball, General Manager, Nexa Training Academy
Heaphy Room
2:00pm – 2:15pm
TBC
Heaphy Room
2:15pm – 2:45pm
Industry update – Russ Duncan, EECA
Heaphy Room
2:45pm – 3:15pm
Protecting your Business – Ronnie Tan, Founder, Creditworks
Heaphy Room
3:15pm – 3:45pm
Afternoon Tea
Exhibition Hall A
6:00pm
Buses depart for Fun Night
Novotel and Ibis
6:30pm – 10:00pm
Marley Fun Night
Grassroots Trust Velodrome – 15 Hanlin Road, Cambridge
Friday - 26 June
Conference Day 3
8:00am – 9:00am
Pricing systems and turning margin into profit – Nik McIntosh, MD, TradeLab
Heaphy Room
9:00am – 10:00am
Keynote speaker – Sam Stubbs, MD, Simplicity
Heaphy Room
10:00am – 10:30am
Morning Tea
Exhibition Hall A
10:30am – 11:15am
Political Discussion Panel – Building & Construction Minister Hon Chris Penk and Building & Construction Spokesperson Arena Williams
Heaphy Room
11:15am – 11:35am
Industry update – Aleyna Hall, CE, Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board
Heaphy Room
11:35am – 12:05pm
TBC
Heaphy Room
12:05pm – 12:20pm
Product Showcases
Heaphy Room
12:20pm – 12:35pm
TBC – Master Plumbers NZ
Heaphy Room
12:35pm – 1:00pm
Conference Close
Heaphy Room
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
Exhibition Hall A
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Nik McIntosh Workshop – paid add on
Brooklyn 1 Room
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Trip to Hamilton Gardens – paid add on
Transport Provided
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Exhibitor Pack-out
Exhibition Hall A
6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
New Zealand Plumbing Awards Dinner – Sponsored by Plumbing World
Heaphy Room