orchids 

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 what’s 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)

Register Your Interest

We invite you to use the 'Contact Us' link to register your interest.


 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Download the registration form now and return it to us promptly.The closing date for earlybird registration is 28 Feb.Registration Brochure.pdf(85.84 KB)Registration Form.pdf(48.31 KB)

Regular newsletters are being produced to keep interested people up to date with progress

Newsletter 1 June07.pdf(101.36 KB)

Newsletter 2 May08.pdf(109.66 KB)

Newsletter 3 May09.pdf(115.37 KB) 

Newsletter 4 Nov09.pdf(160.18 KB)

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