Conference speakers cover spectrum of industry interest
- Zoe Hawkins
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
Updated: 20 hours ago
NZMOA is delighted to welcome world-class entrepreneurs, industry experts, and epic entertainment to the New Zealand Marina and Boatyard Conference in Queenstown, 10-12 September.
From big ideas to clever problem solving, governance to operations, this conference will cover a spectrum of marina and boatyard topics. You'll learn about the global and local economy from famed economist Tony Alexander, from regional leaders such as RealNZ CEO Dave Beech, and enjoy a special presentation from Iraj Barabi, who made Queenstown Marina happen, and now operates a suite of businesses in the town.
We will explore our industry's successes including how we have risen to solve practical challenges: Pine Harbour's 15km recabling project. Tauranga Bridge Marina's new breakwater, and getting more berthage into a smaller footprint with Whitianga Marina as a case study. Greg Prescott will share the extraordinary story of this year's fire at Tauranga Marina.
New technologies will be presented including the team from electric boat specialists NAUT, composite piles, new patented technology for marina surveys and treatment of invasive species, and presentations from NZMOA's family of marketing partners.
This year has seen the rollout of new fast track approvals and development of new and amended national resource management direction including significant changes to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement. Sally Gepp KC will present an update on the year's key developments in planning and consenting and insights into future resource management law changes. Margaret Wind of NZMTA will explore how the crown is investing in coastal assets including expansion of marina and regional port infrastructure and her organisation's submission to the select committee.
Australia will be there in force with their industry leaders will informing and updating you on how they are realising opportunities: Suzanne Davies of Marina Industries Association, Andrew Chapman of Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, Peter Moxham and colleagues from D'albora Marinas and more.
You'll learn about local success stories where the industry is achieving great things, and Lesley Southwick of MAST Academy will update you on plans that are underway for more comprehensive industry learning.
In the boatyard sector we will hear about significant progress in large boat maintenance facilities and water treatment options.
During a visit to Queenstown Marina we will learn about floating hot pools that are full steam ahead, New Zealand's first e-marine hub, telescopic piles and floating tenancies.
Our industry loves socialising and the event also includes two dinners: pizza at Harry's Pool Hall on the Wednesday night will include a friendly pool competition, and we have booked in the world-class magician and comedian Brendan Dooley to make us laugh at Thursday's formal dinner.
We are excited about the upcoming conference and we will update you on timing and announce more speakers soon.
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