2024 Conference

New Zealand Grain & Seed Trade Association

2024 Annual Conference

4th – 5th November 2024

” Seeds of Tomorrow”

Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch

(Conway Rooms Upstairs)

Registrations Open

2024 Conference – Master of Ceremonies

Hilary Muir

Broadcaster, Marriage & Funeral Celebrant and Patron

Monday 4th November 2024

8.30am Registration Desk Opens

9.30am Presidents Welcome
Charlotte Connoley

General Manager Update

Biosecurity & Technical Manager Update
Cressida Patrick

10.15am Sponsor Presentation
Oji Fibre Solutions

10.30am Morning Tea

11.00am Seed Certification Information System Update
George Gerard (Chair) & Pat Ryan (Manager)

Seed Analysts Update
Kelly Evans (Chair)

Special Agricultural Trade Envoy
Hamish Marr

12.30pm Lunch

1.30pm Vegetable Seed Business Group Meeting
Conway 1

1.30pm Herbicide Resistance Update
Chris Buddenhagen - AgResearch - Main Plenary
Callum Davidson & Ivan Lawrie

2.15pm Services to Seed Business Group Meeting
Main Plenary

Grains & Pulses Business Group Meeting
Main Plenary

Forage & Turf Business Group Meeting
Main Plenary

3.15pm Afternoon Tea

3.45pm Regulator Panel Discussion

Main Plenary

MPI Phytosanitary/Biosecurity
Diane McDermott - MPI Central/South Commissioner (Biosecurity)

MPI Plant Imports
Sarah Clark - MPI Manager Plant Germplasm Imports

MPI Plant Exports
John Randall - MPI Manager Plant Exports

Seed Treatments
Chris Hill - EPA General Manager Hazardous Substances & New Organisms

4.30pm Annual General Meeting
Main Plenary

6.00pm-8.00pm Welcome Cocktail Function
Christchurch Art Gallery

Tuesday 5th November 2024

9.00am Charlotte Connoley
President's Welcome

Minister of Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture

9.15am Nick Tuffley
ASB Chief Economist
"Outlook for 2025"

10.00am Professor Grant Edwards
Vice Chancellor Lincoln University
"Our Industry must prepare for what's to come"

10.45am Morning Tea

11.15am Dr Paul Henderson
Director of Research & Development Maxim Institute
"AI & Agriculture"

12.00pm Dr William Rolleston
Motu Trust Board Member
"Changes to Gene Regulations"

12.45pm Lunch

1.45pm Jacqui McIntosh
FMG Head of Recovery Response
"Lessons for the Seed Industry"

2.30pm Ivan Lawrie
Chair Seed Grain Readiness and Response
Biosecurity Risks Update

2.45pm Tony Wilson
General Manager AgRecovery
"Product Stewardship Program"

3.15pm Afternoon Tea

3.45pm Hugh Norris
Farmstrong
"How to Reduce the Risk of Burnout & Helping Manage Stress"

6.30pm Pre-Dinner Drinks
Te Pae Convention Centre - Conway Rooms Foyer

7.15pm Gala Dinner - Guest Speaker Tony O'Connor
Te Pae Convention Centre - Conway Rooms

Hotel Accommodation Options (incl GST)

Accommodation – Negotiated rates have been arranged at the following hotels. Rates are per night and include breakfast. A contact number, email and valid credit card must be provided. Please read T&C’s for each option.

Crowne Plaza, 764 Colombo Street. $330.00 per night

Crowne Plaza Christchurch – Christchurch, New Zealand (ihg.com)

Fable Hotel, 166 Gloucester Street. $328.50. Code NZGSTA24

Luxury Hotel Christchurch- Fable Christchurch (fablehotelsandresorts.com)

Sudima Hotel City, 47 Salisbury Street. 10% off the best flexible rates. Select Sudima Hotel Christchurch City. Code NZGSTA2024

Accommodation Christchurch Central | Sudima Hotels

Please contact us directly with any queries for 2024 Annual Conference.

Sharon Dawe

021 884 744
sharon.dawe@seedindustrynz.co.nz

Online Registration
Registration this year has several options; please ensure you are filling in your details using the options that best suit you.
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$895
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$300
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Price: $ 300.00
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Price: $ 895.00
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$300
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Price: $ 300.00
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Welcome Cocktail Function:
Christchurch Art Gallery
Monday 4th November 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Dress Code – Business Attire
Price: $ 100.00
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Pre-Dinner Drinks & Gala Dinner:
Te Pae Convention Centre
Tuesday evening 5th November
Price: $ 160.00
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2024 Conference

New Zealand Grain & Seed Trade Association

2024 Annual Conference

4th – 5th November 2024

” Seeds of Tomorrow”

Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch

(Conway Rooms Upstairs)

Registrations Open

Monday 4th November 2024

Tuesday 5th November 2024

Sharon Dawe

Online Registration

Option 1 - Delegate with or without a partner

Option 2 - Delegate with or without a partner and a 1st time junior attendee member of staff

Option 3 - NZGSTA Young Radicles registration (35 years or under and a member of NZGSTA)

Option 4 - Delegates daily rate

Option 5 - Social registration

Voting Rights for Business Groups

Personal Requirements

Payment Options

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