Conference 27-30 May 2010
Sunshine, Wine and Weather
SpeakersPre-Conference Tour
Programme
Accommodation
Registration Form
Marlborough Convention Centre, 46A Alfred Strret, Blenheim
Grant and Donna Robertson, Ian and Jackie Williams and all of the organisers would heartily invite you to join us for a special conference in a very special corner of New Zealand.
The Conference title 'Sunshine, Wine and Weather' reflects the strength of the local horticulture industry. This is lead by the wine industry, which taps into a near perfect climate for growing wine grapes - lots of sunshine, light soils and not much rain.
This conference will showcase the diverse nurseries of the Blenheim and Nelson regions, a wide range of speakers, native flora and fauna, parks and gardens, and local people that all combine to make this a conference not to be missed.
Features of this conference will be:
- Three days of pre-conference tours taking in Nelson nurseries and two National Parks.
- Over 14 speakers on a wide range of topics.
- A forum on Crop Covers featuring industry experts.
- Field trips to local nurseries, vineyards including Peter Yealands 'eco winery', Peter Jackson's Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, and the Lavender Farm.
- Lots of opportunities to socialise including two nights of live music!!
Programme, a list of speaker list and accommodation options follow. There's a registration form here.
| Joe Cartman | Twin scaling bulb propagation | |
| Revegetation plants from seed at CCC Nursery | ||
| Vance Hooper | 20 years watching magnolia rootstocks | |
| Jan Clayton-Greene | DOC - Managing South Marlboroughs threatened plants | |
| Alan Porteus | NIWA - Climate effects on horticulture | |
| Alwyn Williams | The role of mycorrhiza in the propagation of NZ native plants | |
| Ruth McConnochie | Strategy to bring germplasm to market from species introduction to product uptake | |
| Cathy Hargreaves | Whats new in forest research / biotechnology | |
| Bruce Dippie | Selection of street trees for Nelson City Council | |
| Jeff Elliott | Is heat good for a root? | |
| Ema Hewson | IPM strategies at Southern Woods Nursery | |
| Morgan Rogers | Plant physiological responses to controlled and precise nutrition | |
| Nicola Rochester | Stock plant nutrient regimes and their effect on subsequent propagation | |
| Liza Whalley | The weathering of horticulture over the generations a family perspective | |
| John Seelye | Light requirements for successful plant propagation | |
| Hayden Foulds | To be advised |
Pre-conference tour - 24-27 May 2010
We have chosen to highlight 'the top of the south' by organising three one-day pre-conference tours around Nelson starting on the Tuesday before conference. The Thursday tour takes you over to Blenheim to link up with the conference proper.
The daily fee covers bus transportation and lunch. The bus will leave each day from the Trailways Hotel.
The Tuesday and Wednesday trips are by bus transport only (no private vehicles), while it is optional to take (and pay for) the bus to Blenheim on the Thursday.
Accommodation booking and costs will be the responsibility of attendees. It is recommended that the hotels, motels etc on the conference accommodation list be used.
Monday 24 May
Find your accommodation and prepare for an early start the next day. There will be an option to meet up with other attendees for an evening meal at your own expense. Indicate on the registration form if you would like to do this and you will be contacted with more details.
Tuesday 25 May - Tour 1- Boat to Abel Tasman Park
The bus leaves Trailways Hotel at 8.00 am in time to meet our 9.30 am sailing from Kaiteriteri out to the spectacular Abel Tasman National Park. The boat will drop us at Awaroa Lodge from where a DOC guide will take us over part of the coastal walkway. The walk will take about 1.5 to 2 hours. The boat will pick us up off the beach and take us back to Kaiteriteri. The bus will return us to the Trailways Hotel by 6.00 pm.
Dinner is at your own expense. Group bookings for dinner will be made in the morning if there is enough interest. This is a great chance to check out the great range of Nelson restaurants and cafes.
Wednesday 26 May - Tour 2 - Nursery Visits around Nelson
The bus will leave Trailways Hotel at 9.00 am. This day will feature visits to some of the exceptional nurseries, gardens and horticultural operations around Nelson and Richmond. These include Frank's Trees, Vibrant Earth, Gardens of the World, and John Ewer's indoor vegetable operation.
A group dinner will be held at Trailways Restaurant. It will be a la carte and at your own expense. Please indicate on the registration form if you wish to attend this dinner.
Thursday 27 May - Tour 3 - Blenheim via Neslon Lakes
The bus will leave again at 9.00 am from Trailways Hotel. The first stop will be at Bruce Dippie's open ground operation at the Tree Farm. Eric Appleton will then host us to the Appleton's arboretum and/or nursery. After lunch we will continue to Nelson Lakes National Park for a one-hour botanical tour with a local DOC guide. The group will then head for Blenheim in time to settle into your accommodation prior to the conference registration and dinner that evening.
Nleson Accommodation
Trailways Hotel
66 Trafalgar St, Nelson
Phone - 0800 872 459
Fax - 03 546 8495
Email - enquires@trailwayshotel.co.nz
Web - www.trailways.co.nz
Conference - 27 to 30 May 2010
| Thursday 27 May | |
| 5.00 - 7.00 pm | Conference registration |
| 7.00 pm | Buffet dinner |
| 8.00 pm | Prenzels liqueur demonstration and tasting |
| Friday 28 May | Conference Day 1 |
| 8.00 am | Conference registration |
| 8.30 am | Conference opening |
| 8.50 - 11.00 am | Speaking sessions 1 |
| 11.00 am | AGM |
| 12.30 noon - 5.00 pm | Field trip Lavender Farm (lunch venue), Yealands Eco Winery Tour |
| 6.30 pm | Happy hour |
| 7.30 pm | Dinner and auction |
| 9.00 pm | Live music The Grumpy Monkeys |
| Saturday 29 May | Conference Day 2 |
| 8.30 to 12.00 noon | Speaking sessions 2 and 3 including Crop Cover Forum |
| 12.15 pm | Lunch at Conference Centre |
| 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Field trip Omaka Air Musuem, Morgans Road Nursery |
| 6.30 pm | Happy Hour |
| 7.30 pm | Formal dinner and presentations |
| 9.00 pm | Live music Grumpy Monkeys |
| Sunday 30 May | Conference Day 3 |
| 9.00 to 12.00 noon | Speaking sessions 4 and 5 |
| 12.00 noon | Conference close and lunch |
Auction Items
The Conference organisers would also like all attendees to consider bringing a plant or other propagation-related item for auctioning. This is the time to bring out those special plants which you would like to share with your fellow propagators. The some items will be auctioned by the normal method, while others will be put in a silent auction. All auction funds are used to support the activities of the Society and the members.
People attending the conference need to make their own arrangements for accommodation ASAP.
Note that there is there is no accommodation at the conference venue - the Marlborough Convention Centre, 46A Alfred Street, Blenheim - however all the accommodation listed below is in close walking distance.
The first 2 hotels have rooms block booked for IPPS members so please mention that you are with IPPS when booking. They will only hold rooms for us until 25 April.
All prices are per night twin share, include GST and exclude breakfast. Prices are indicative only.
| Heartland Hotel Marlborough - IPPS BLOCK BOOKED UNTIL 25 APRIL | |
| P O Box 747 | |
| Cnr Alfred and Henry St, Blenheim | |
| P | 03 578 5079 |
| E | marlborough@heartlandhotels.co.nz |
| W | www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz |
| Tariff | $149.00 |
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| Chateau Marlborough - IPPS BLOCK BOOKED UNTIL 25 APRIL | |
| P O Box 921 | |
| Cnr High and Henry St, Blenheim | |
| P | 0800 752275 |
| E | chateau@marboroughnz.co.nz |
| W | www.marlboroughnz.co.nz |
| Tariff | $139 to $260 |
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| Lugano Motor Lodge | |
| P O Box 921 | |
| Cnr High St and Henry St, Blenheim | |
| P | 03 577 8808 |
| E | luganomotorlodge@xtra.co.nz |
| W | www.lugano.co.nz |
| Tariff | $135, or $145 for 2 brm unit (+ $20 per extra person) |
| Copthorne Hotel Marlborough | |
| Nelson St, Blenheim | |
| P | 03 577 7333 |
| W | copthorne.marlborough@millenniumhotels.co.nz |
| W | www.millenniumhotels.co.nz |
| Tarrif | from $135 |
| Criterion Hotel | |
| 2 Market St, Blenheim | |
| Opposite Conference Centre, Irish Bar downstairs | |
| P | 03 578 3299 |
| Tarrif | $85 |
| Top Ten Holiday Park (20 minute walk) | |
| 78 Grove Rd, Mayfield, Blenheim | |
| P | 0800 268 666 or 03 578 3667 |
| W | www.blenheimtop10.co.nz |
| Tarrif | Cabins from $60 to $100 |
Marlborough Information - www.destinationmarlborough.com
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