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by New Zealand Marina Operators Association 11 Jul 2024 11:18 PDT 11-13 September 2024
NZMOA Marinas and Boatyard Conference © New Zealand Marina Operators Association

The NZMOA Marinas and Boatyard Conference is open to NZMOA full members, associate members, and non-members. This year's event at Parliament House in Wellington promises to be a very special one.

Keynote speakers include:

  • Hon Shane Jones, Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Resources, Associate Minister of Finance, and Associate Minister for Energy.
  • Cameron Bagrie, Bagrie Economics
  • Robert Pigou, Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Kanoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
  • Barrister Sally Gepp
  • Mike Dreaver, The Policy Shop
  • Neil Debenham, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Altex Coatings Limited
  • Charlotte Robertson, Hesketh Henry
Panel topics:
  • The complex legistlative environment we work in
  • From decarbonising to alternative energy sources: what will our marinas look like in thirty years?
  • Real world initiatives from within our industry
  • Biosecurity: innovations and challenges
Plus:

Two hour-long blocks dedicated to good in-depth conversation about operational topics, a formal dinner where the the NZMOA Awards for 2024 will be presented and a tour of Wellington's marinas and boatyards.

Details of the full program will be announced in the next fortnight, and we now invite you to register online so that you plan your trip. This year we are accepting credit card payments and also offer the opportunity to request payment on invoice.

Click here to book now.

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