The Venue

Arena Manawatu in Pascal St is the chosen venue. A floor area of 6000 sq mtr is available in the 2 stadiums we will be using, and all events will be held at this venue.

Schedule of Events

A summarised version of the programme is shown below;

Monday 6th/Tuesday 7th — Setting Up

Wednesday 8th — Day; Judging. Evening; Prizegiving & cocktails among the orchids

Thursday 9th — 10.00am - 5.00pm Public Viewing, Official Opening, Commercial Sales begin, lecture programme begins.

Friday 10th — 10.00am - 5.00pm Public Viewing, Commercial Sales, Lecture Programme

Saturday 11th — 10.00am - 5.00pm As Friday with evening banquet for Registrants

Sunday 12th — 10.00am - 4.00pm As Friday

Monday 13th — Clean Up

Lecture Programme

We have an exciting lecture programme planned.

International Speakers;

Kevin Butler Western Australia - Cymbidiums / Complex Paphs

Dennis Diehm New South Wales - Phalaenopsis / Mini & Midi Cattleyas

Norito Hasegawa USA - Multiflorals and what’s new in paphs

Rudolph Jenny Switzerland - Stanhopea

David Menzies Scotland - Dendrobium / In pursuit of excellence

Kevin Western South Australia - Conservation / Australian Orchids

New Zealand Speakers;

Russell Hutton - undoubtedly species

David Lewis - Flower Colour in Cymbidium Orchids

Phil Tomlinson - NZ Native Orchids / Monsoon habitats

Ross Tucker - The new generation in Cymbidiums

Accomodation

Destination Manawatu through i-site Palmerston North offers a free booking service for events hosted in the area and can assist in locating accommodation for your specific needs. Complete the attached form to take advantage of this service. 6th NZIOE AccomApp.pdf(209.42 KB)