Mark your diaries for upcoming NZMOA events

Marinas24
May
27
to May 28

Marinas24

The Marinas24 International Conference and Trade Exhibition will be held at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) Brisbane, Queensland on 27-28 May 2024.

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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference
Oct
9
to Oct 11

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference

The conference will bring together 400 participants comprising the region’s leading marina and club operators, owners and vendors along with related government agency representatives. The event will showcase innovations in the new marina and boatyard products and services and tackle some of the big issues and opportunities through presentations and interactive sessions.

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NZMOA Open Forum: Boatyard
May
18

NZMOA Open Forum: Boatyard

The popular Open Forums are opportunities for marina professionals of all levels to meet and connect and to experience practical workplace learning. This year’s Open Forums will be hosted at NZMarine at Westhaven in Auckland.

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NZMOA Open Forum: Administration
May
17

NZMOA Open Forum: Administration

The popular Open Forums are opportunities for marina professionals of all levels to meet and connect and to experience practical workplace learning. This year’s Open Forums will be hosted at NZMarine at Westhaven in Auckland.

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Sep
8
to Sep 10

NZMOA Marinas and Boatyard Conference 2021

 “Facing challenges and moving into the future”

Picton and Nelson, 8-10 September 2021

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 “Facing challenges and moving into the future” is the theme of NZMOA’s 2021 Marina & Boatyard Conference to be held in Picton and Nelson from 8-10 September. 

 The line up of expert and industry presenters will focus on: 

  • An in depth look at challenges and opportunities faced by facilities that are redeveloping and expanding

  • Lessons learnt about the planning process by those undertaking new developments and expansions  

  • Sustainability in marina developments and operations

  • Disposal and recycling of old pontoons and used marina supplies

  •  Local government reps focus on marina and boat yard assets 

  • Our industry’s role in marine biosecurity 

Networking

Across breaks, meals and lunch the conference will provide three days of networking opportunities where you can mix with other members including associate members to share knowledge and experiences, and view new products and initiatives. At the end of Day One you will even enjoy a dinner at a remote location in the Marlborough Sounds. 

We visit five marina operations 

Travelling by bus and by boat we will visit Picton Marina, Waikawa Marina and Hardstand (including the extension site), Havelock Marina, Nelson Marina and Hardstand. If time allows relevant developments we will also visit the Port of Picton and the Port of Nelson. 

Travel and accommodation

If you are travelling by plane, we recommend you fly into Blenheim Airport on the Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. If numbers allow we will organise group transport from Blenheim Airport to Picton on Tuesday night. 

All departing flights should be from Nelson Airport on Friday afternoon. Coaches will deliver you to  Nelson Airport in time to take any flights departing at 5pm or later to main centres. 

 Group bookings have been arranged at hotels in Picton. Prices start at $160 + GST per night. 

Please indicate your accommodation requirements on your online registration form and we will reply to you with options. Our conference secretary will arrange your booking for you but once the booking is made, please organise any changes including cancellations directly with the hotel.  

Our conference venue

The conference will be based at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Picton for the first two days. The third day is on the road.

If you intend sending display or other items to the facility, please send them to:

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club 

Shelley Beach, Picton 7220 

Phone: +64 03-573 6984 

Marketing and promotion opportunities 

We encourage our Associate Members to make use of the conference to promote their products, services and special offers. For 2021 we have a new model that allows you to promote your brand all year long to members, starting with the conference. For information please contact us.  

Registration and fees

Complete your registration online by clicking here. Once we have your details and requirements, we will offer you options and send you an invoice. 

For full NZMOA Member (including Associates) – Full Conference (excludes Dinners) - $495 plus gst

Non-Member – Full Conference - $595 plus gst

Full NZMOA Member (including Associates) – Single Day (excludes award dinner)`- $250 plus gst

Non-Member – Single Day - $330 plus gst

 Name changes and cancellation are permitted within 14 days of the event. Inside of 14 days a cancellation fee of 50% of the registration fee will be payable. All shared expenses not included in the registration fee such as group dinners will be invoiced after the event.

Please complete one form per attendee

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Mar
23

NZMOA Webinar: Business Cases with Matt Comer

Whether you are developing a new marina or planning an extension to increase capacity, a business case is an essential tool you will rely on to ensure best practice for your project.

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Matt Comer has over 20 years experience in financial advisory spanning investment banking, business acquisitions, financial modelling and capital raisings. For the last twelve years he has consulted primarily to the marina industry and has prepared business cases for some of the industry’s major new developments including the Y Pier Extension and Pile Berth Redevelopment at Westhaven, the new Whakatāne Boat Harbour, and Ports of Auckland projects.

He will share his knowledge and insights at NZMOA’s next webinar to answer the pertinent questions:  

  • In what circumstances is a business case needed?

  • At what stage of a project should you prepare a business case?

  • What are the different types of business case?

  • How should a business case be structured?

  • What are some of the key factors to take into account?

  • What are some common mistakes to avoid in business cases?

  • How can a business case improve project outcomes?

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Annual Marina and Boatyard Conference
Oct
28
to Oct 30

Annual Marina and Boatyard Conference

Based primariy at the Maritime Museum, in the centre of America’s Cup action, this year’s conference will include visits to new facilities in Auckland and developments underway.  We are lining up speakers and topics now and will provide a full programme shortly.

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Sep
30

Webinar: Piling

Piling is a burning topic for the marina industry right now. In this webinar we will invite marina operators to talk about their experiences with different types of piles, and those with upcoming projects to talk about why they have chosen the options they have.

RSVP here

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