OANZ LAUNCH AND EXPO
 November 4-5, wellington

Programme

Programme updated: Thursday, November 3, 2005
This programme will be updated as new information comes to hand.

Who to Contact:
Bill Quinn
see contact details at bottom of this page

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EVENT         We extend a warm welcome to organic producers, marketers, researchers, educationalists, community groups, service providers and supporters and all others to celebrate the official launch of the new representative organic sector organisation, Organics Aotearoa New Zealand, and to enjoy a two day expo showcasing the diversity and vitality of organics.  There will be seminars, networking and a gala dinner including awards to honour the champions of New Zealand organics as well as an open invitation to consumers to taste the organics experience at the OANZ Expo.

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DATE AND   November 4-5 2005
PLACE           Wellington Events Centre
                           Wellington

 

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PROGRAMME


FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4

7.00am —9.00        OANZ SECTOR BREAKFAST  $30pp

Hear UK organics leader, Peter Segger, founder of Organic Farm Foods(UK) Ltd, meet the OANZ Council and network with the organic community

9.30am —12.30pm. Expo Preview and OANZ Launch $30pp (free to trade or
                               political–contact Bill.)

      9.30am            EXPO PREVIEW
                                60 plus exhibitors showcasing organic food,
                                beverages, fibres, fashion, fertilisers, health
                                products, science, books and more

     

      10.15am -11am  Panel presentation and discussion:

                                 Organics - What role in local and global trade?
                                 Tom McLaughlin - Zespri,
                                 Brent Skinnon from Wairarapa Organics Inc ,   
                                 Narelle Chenery, ONE  
                                 ( Organic and Natural Enterprise) Group (Aust)

       11.30-12.30am   OANZ OFFICIAL LAUNCH AND LUNCH 
                                  The official launch of ORGANICS AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND, 
                                  celebrated with an organic buffet lunch of organic delights

 

12.30–5pm             EXPO OPEN TO PUBLIC Free entry

                      Explore the 60+ exhibits, food, beverages, books
                      Fertiliser, pest/disease management, equipment
                      Importers/exporters, service providers and so much more
                      Seminars, entertainment, competitions and fun for all the family.

 

1pm: Seminar programme begins 
Pacific Biofert Seminar Room  

Seminar room one

1pm  “ What’s Happening in Organic Research in New Zealand ”  
                     
               Short Presentations (8-10 min each) by: 
                     
                Jon Manhire or Hugh Campbell — Argos Project
                Alec Mackay, Ag Research - organic livestock sector programme
                Dave Rogers, HortResearch — organic apple and kiwifruit research  
                Prue Williams, Crop & Food Research -  organic research programme   
                Terry Kelly,  Massey University -  Massey organic dairy farm  
                Holger Kahl, Christchurch Polytechnic - Biological husbandary unit  
                Han Eerens, Ag Research - weed research programme   
                Colin Walker, Organic Seed NZ Project

2pm   Intent and progress of the Journal of Organic Systems — a new scientific and practical journal for organic systems researchers in Pacific Rim countries  
                 Brendan Hoare & Neil Macgregor

      Followed by
 
            “Are there appropriate Principals & Methodology for Organic Research?”  
                  Presentation and discussion led by
                  Frank van Steensel .

3pm       Funding for Organic Research  
                   Presentations by
                   Barrie Wallace, MAF Sustainable Farming Fund 
                   Max Purnell,  AGMARDT 
                   Alaistair Aitken, Martech Consulting Group            
                      
       Followed by
  
              Discussion on coordination of funding for organic research

4pm       Discussion on establishing an Organic Researchers Association of NZ

5pm       Finish

Seminar room two

1.00pm           Annmarie Banchy, Stonebread Ltd --- Remineralisation

1.30pm          Clive Sinclair, Pacific BioFert Ltd --- Phosphate in an organic system

2.00pm          John King, Succession ---  Animals: A Tool for Regenerating Landscapes  

2.30pm          Joanne Richards --- What live blood tests tell us

3.00pm          Tom Harris, PT Enterprises Ltd --- Biological farming —does it how?

3.30pm          TO BE ADVISED

4.00pm          John King, Succession --- Biodiversity as an Organising Principle in Business,  Policy, and Leadership

4.30pm          TO BE ADVISED

 

Seminar Room Three 

3pm-4pm       Organic Product Exporters of New Zealand (OPENZ) meeting

7.30pm          Open meeting for anyone who wants to learn “how to avoid cosmetic chemicals”

Venue: level 1 Seminar Room, Queens Wharf Events Centre
Narelle Chenery, formulator of the MiEssence product range will be giving a presentation about why certified organic makes all the difference. She will discuss the difference between natural and organic, how to break down a cosmetic label, how cancer-causing chemicals get into skin care products and how to identify them, and much more. This is a MUST ATTEND if you care about your health and well-being.

 

 

 

7pm    GALA DINNER AND OANZ AWARDS WITH PETER SEGGER $95pp

Join us to celebrate the best of New Zealand organic food and wine, honour our champions, hear Peter Segger and dance the night away. MC will be Jim Hopkins.

 

 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th

10am — 8.30pm OANZ EXPO OPEN TO PUBLIC Free entry

       Explore the 60+ exhibits, food, beverages, books,
       Fertiliser, pest/disease management, equipment,
       Importers/exporters, service providers and so much more.
      
       Seminars, entertainment, competitions and fun for all the family.

                           End the day with an organic meal and fireworks over the harbour.

 

Seminar Programme
Pacific BioFert Seminar Room

11.00am      Tom Harris, PT Enterprises Ltd  ---  Biological farming —does it how?
 
11.30am      John King, Succession  ---   Biodiversity as an Organising Principle in Business, Policy, and Leadership

12noon        TO BE ADVISED

12.30pm      Clive Sinclair, Pacific BioFert Ltd  --- Phosphate in an organic system

1.00 pm       TO BE ADVISED

1.30 pm       Bill Quinn, BioSoils  --- Understanding Organics
 
2.00 pm       TO BE ADVISED

2.30 pm       Annmarie Banchy, Stonebread Ltd  --- Remineralisation

3.00 pm       John King, Succession --- Animals: A Tool for Regenerating Landscapes

3.30pm        TO BE ADVISED                      

 

Seminar Room Three

9.00 - 10.00   Forum discussion relating to organic education and training in NZ.

10.30-2pm     Organic Industry Advisory Group to the Hort ITO. 
                     We are looking at advising HITO on organic training strategy and unit standards. 
                           

11am —4pm.  A range of 30 minute seminars will run through the afternoon, the full programme will be released mid October.

 

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Information        

For information on participating in the Expo contact:
Bill Quinn, Organic Promotions

Email: biosoils@xtra.co.nz
Phone: +64 7 862 4776

Booking Tickets
Please contact biosoils@xtra.co.nz with your ticket requirements, an invoice will be sent and upon payment tickets issued. Please include name, address, event & number and of tickets.

Official Website : www.organicpathways.co.nz 

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