nz plumbing
conference
MARLBOROUGH
24 - 26 MARCH 2021
sold out
We look forward to bringing you another top-quality Conference for the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry.
Wednesday
9am - 12pm
PGD Board & Mico, CPD session
12pm - 1pm
Lunch for CPD attendees – Exhibition Hall and foyer
12pm - 1pm
Women in Plumbing Programme – Guest speaker – Lisa King – Social Entrepreneur, Founder of Eat My Lunch
1pm - 2:30pm
Women in Plumbing launch and session with guest speakers
1pm - 2:30pm
Technical sessions on plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying
2.30pm - 3pm
Afternoon tea – Exhibition Hall and foyer
3pm
Master Plumbers AGM
5pm - 6:30pm
Happy Hour – Taste of Marlborough
6:30pm
Welcome night function at Wither Hills vineyard (subject to availability)
Dress code: smart casual
Thursday
9am
Conference Opening – Keynote speaker – Liam Malone Gold Medalist Blade Runner, AI Specialist, Inspiring Story Teller & Motivational Speaker
10:00am - 2:30pm
10:15am - 10:45am
Morning tea – Exhibition Hall and foyer
10:45am - 11:30am
Guest Speaker: Hon Poto Williams
Minister for Building and Construction
11:30am - 12:30pm
Industry updates from:
John Sneyd – MBIE
Martin Sawyers – PGDB
Jane McCarroll – Skills
Greg Wallace – Master Plumbers
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch – Exhibition Hall and foyer
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wiremu Edmonds of Tuakiri Limited on Health & Safety
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Antony Young of The Digital Café on “10 things you can do to get more customers today!”
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Afternoon tea – Exhibition Hall and foyer
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tony Dorman from Zephyr on IT issues – how to avoid risks and maximise the investment
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ben Gerritsen, Firstgas – The future of gas in NZ
6:30pm
Marley and Dux Fun Night Dinner at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.
Dress code: 1940s/VE Day
Friday
7:30am - 8:30am
Conference breakfast – Exhibition Hall and foyer
8:30am - 9:30am
Keynote speaker – Rod Oram, International Business Journalist
9:30am - 11:00am
Guest Speaker – Gigi Fenster – “Consumer Law and Contractor Agreements”
11:00am
Morning tea and close – Exhibition Hall and foyer
6:30pm
NZ Plumbing Awards Dinner, sponsored by Plumbing World, Marlborough Convention Centre
Master of Ceremonies – Paul Ego
Dress code: black tie/formal
The Partner Activity Programme will be held on Thursday 25 March, departing from the Marlborough Convention Centre at 10.15am.
Join us for a food and wine tour of the Marlborough region. The tour includes the Vines Village, a must-visit destination for lovers of wine, beer, gin, boutique ice cream, gourmet food, art and design. You’ll also enjoy wine tasting and a relaxing vineyard lunch before returning to the Conference venue at 2.30pm.
Note: partners are welcome to attend the Conference sessions both before and after the Partner Programme.
Friday afternoon is your chance to have a look around the gorgeous Marlborough region. We have three options, all booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Places are limited, so don’t miss out on your favourite.
Option One - Marlborough Sounds Cruise, 12.30pm departure from Marlborough Convention Centre
Travel by coach to Picton before embarking on cruise around Queen Charlotte Sound. You’ll enjoy lunch on board while you learn about the aquaculture industry and take in the picturesque scenery. Return to Picton marina at 5pm and board the bus back to Blenheim.
Option Two - Private Vineyard Tour by coach, 12pm departure from Marlborough Convention Centre
Travel in comfort by coach around the vineyards and enjoy wine tasting at two different vineyards and a vineyard lunch. Return at approximately 4.30pm.
Option Three - Bicycle Vineyard Tour, 12pm departure from Marlborough Convention Centre
Looking to get some exercise at the Conference? Enjoy a leisurely cycle around the vines and enjoy wine tasting and lunch. Choose from one of three itineraries and ride at your own pace in this bike – friendly region. Bicycles, helmets, and maps provided. We’ll be in touch closer to the time so you can select your itinerary. Return at approximately 4.30pm.
