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Programme
New Zealand Marinas and Boatyard Conference 2026 | 23 Sept, 8:00 am – 25 Sept, 2:00 pm Classic Flyers Conference Centre, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Info/Register- 5 minutes
Welcome and housekeeping
- 10 minutes
Official Welcome Address with Mayor of Tauranga Mahé Drysdale
- 15 minutes
Setting the Scene with NZMOA Chair Chris Galbraith
- 30 minutes
Inspiration: the Syos story
- 10 minutes
A word from our partners: Dixon Stainless and Gallagher Insurance
- 30 minutes
Morning tea
- 20 minutes
Australia focus - with Suzanne Davies of the Marina Industries Association
- 40 minutes
Lessons learned: When berth licenses expire
- 20 minutes
Creating opportunities: industry-wide training developments
- 30 minutes
Community engagement: How Waiheke Marina has turned the tide of public perception
- 10 minutes
A word from our partners: Butchart Marine Services and Empire Marine Ltd
- 1 hour
Lunch Break
- 1 hour
Panel: predicting and adapting for customers of the future
- 10 minutes
A word from our partners: Pacsoft and Wagner CFT
- 30 minutes
Afternoon tea
- 30 minutes
The legislative environment with Sally Gepp
- 30 minutes
Gold Coast investment success in the marina and boatyard industry
- 5 hours
Casual Dinner
Rosie’s Red-Hot Cantina
- 40 minutes
Annual General Meeting of NZMOA - all welcome
- 20 minutes
Short tea and coffee break - please be seated by 9am
- 30 minutes
Innovation showcase - new products and capability from the field
- 30 minutes
Biosecurity: a promising new approach to biofouing management
- 5 minutes
A word from our partners: Reid Technology
- 40 minutes
Morning Tea
- 5 minutes
A word from our partner: Cimolai Technology
- 40 minutes
New from Nelson - Nelson Marina's masterplan and the remarkable Calwell redevelopment
- 1 hour
Outlook for the economy in uncertain times with Tony Alexander
- 1 hour
Lunch
- 5 minutes
A word from our partners: FRP Limited
- 45 minutes
Expert advice: What happens to unwanted boats? With Buddle Findlay
- 35 minutes
Reserved time
- 30 minutes
Afternoon tea
- 15 minutes
A word from our partners: GOfuel and Poralu
- 1 hour
Ahead of tomorrow's tour - a focus on Tauranga projects
- 15 minutes
Closing remarks - conference concludes
- 4 hours
NZMOA Awards Dinner (ticket holders only)
Classic Flyers Museum
- 5 hours
NZMOA on Tour - Tauranga facilities by boat
Tauranga Bridge Marina
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