The Venue
Arena Manawatu is the chosen venue. It is the same central location in Pascal St used for the 1995 show. 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
The intended programme is detailed below;
Monday 6th/Tuesday 7th Setting Up
Wednesday 8th Day; Judging. Evening; Prizegiving & cocktails among the orchids
Thursday 9th Official Opening, Commercial Sales begin
Friday 10th Public Viewing, Lecture Programme
Saturday 11th As Friday with evening banquet for Registrants
Sunday 12th Public Viewing, Lecture Programme
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 whats new in paphs
Rudolph Jenny Switzerland
David Menzies Scotland
Kevin Western South Australia
New Zealand Speakers;
Russell Hutton undoubtedly species
Phil Tomlinson NZ Native Orchids
Ross Tucker
Accomodation
Destination Manawatu through i-site Palmerston North offers a free booking service for events hosted in the area. They will be able to assist in locating accommodation for your specific needs. Complete the attached form if you wish to take advantage of this service. 6th NZIOE AccomApp.pdf(209.42 KB)
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