The industry conference featuring trade stands from conference sponsors. The awards dinner will feature presentations to the winners of the Matuschka, Deer Industry as well as announcing the winners of the MSD/Allflex Deer Industry Photo Competition. Guest speaker Tawera Nikau will be a highlight of the dinner.
Registrations are open! Click here to register >>
Programme
Wednesday 13 May
Programme is subject to change
08:00 NZDFA AGM
09:00 Conference Opening
- State of the industry
- Velvet
- Venison
- Quality Assurance
12:30 Lunch
14:00 DINZ Board Q&A
- Policy
- Guest Speaker
- Keynote speaker - Tim Groser
17:30 Conference ends
Time TBC - Buses to pick up guests for dinner from Distinction Hotels
19:00 Awards dinner (photo competition, Matuschka and Deer Industry awards), guest speaker Tawera Nikau
Time TBC - Return buses to Distinction Hotels
Thursday 14 May
08:30 Field Trip – hosted by Central Regions DFA branch, details TBC
Accommodation
Delegates need to book their own accommodation. We have rooms held at two hotels in Palmerston North:
Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
Book direct using this link www.distinctionhotelscoachman.co.nz/deer-industry2026 or contact the hotel and mention the Deer Industry NZ conference and code DEER26 reservations@distinctioncoachman.co.nz 06 356 5065
Distinction Hotel Palmerston North
Book direct using this link www.distinctionhotelspalmerstonnorth.co.nz/deer-industry2026 or contact the hotel and mention the Deer Industry NZ conference and code DEER26 reservations@distinctionpalmerstonnorth.co.nz
06 355 5895
There are also several other hotels nearby and Airbnb properties.
Sponsors
A big thank you to all our conference sponsors:
Platinum
Premium
Full exhibition
Advertising
Register your interest in sponsoring with conference organiser Melissa Bähler - positiveeventsplus@xtra.co.nz or 027 664 3080.
If you would like to discuss the conference, please get in touch with DINZ events coordinator Rebecca Norling rebecca.norling@deernz.org
Industry Awards
Nominations and entries are still open for the following awards. For details head to the following locations:
- MSD/Allflex Deer Industry Photo Competition
Changes to content, postponement and event cancellation
In the unlikely event of cancellation of this event, our liability is limited to the refund of your booking fee.
We may alter the times, dates, and content of this event without notice to you at any time.
While we are sorry if this causes inconvenience, we will not be liable for any loss, damages arising from such changes.
Payment terms
Bookings are taken by credit card via the booking link, if you prefer to be invoiced, we can issue one by request. Payment MUST be received within 7 days or your booking will be cancelled.
Cancellations and refunds
Should a delegate need to cancel their registration prior to 28 days before the event, a full refund will be given. Those wishing to cancel their registration will receive a 50% refund up to 14 days from the event start date. Email notification of cancellation must be received before 29 April. There will be no refund for any cancellation made within 14 days (after 29 April) from the event start date other than in the circumstances listed below.
All cancellations must be in writing, please email rebecca.norling@deernz.org
