Regional Convention Programme

 You can also download the programme here.

 Friday, 16th October 2026

Start timeEnd timeEvent
3.00pm7.00pmRegistrations open
6.00pm6.45pmMix and Mingle Drinks Cash bar/ Exhibition of Prints
6.45pm6.55pmMihi whakatau. Welcome housekeeping
6.55pm7.05pmWelcome by Mayor
7.05pm7.10pmWelcome by PSNZ President
7.10pm7.30pmShowing of digital regional exhibition
7.30pm9.00pmKey note Speaker – William Patino
9.00pm9.05pmClosing and messages – Bill Cabout

Saturday, 17th October

Start timeEnd timeEvent
5.30am12.30pmField Trip 1 Lake Camp / Clearwater Heron

Two buses will leave Ashburton early to reach the lakes region to capture sunrise.  The buses will go to different locations and swap mid morning, to allow all participants space at each venue.
8.00am9.00amRegistration late arrivals
8.30am8.45amWelcome, notices
8.00am9.00amTea, Coffee available
9.00am12.30pmField Trip 2 Raptor Centre, Timaru                                  
9.00am12.30pmField Trip 3 Airport Museum/Plains Railways Museum
9.00am12.30pmField Trip 4 Coniston Gardens  
Morning tea provided on site.
12.30pm 1.30pmLunch
1.30pm2.30pmSpeaker – Paula Vigus
2.30pm3.00pmAfternoon Tea
3.00pm4.00pmSpeaker – Andre Apse
4.00pm6.00pmGroup Photo – then free time to either relax or explore Ashburton
6.00pm6.45pmPre-dinner drinks – Own cost.
6.45pm7.15pmWelcome and Awards Presentation
7.30pm8.25pmDinner – Buffet
8.30pm9.30pmAfter Dinner Speaker – Mark Rayner

Sunday, 18th October 2026

Start timeEnd timeEvent
8.00am8.15amNotices
8.30am11.00amWorkshops
11.00 am11.30amMorning tea
11.30am12.30pmKeynote Speaker – William Patino
12.30pm12.45pmVideo for 2027 National Convention Christchurch
12.45pm1.00pmClosing speeches.

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