REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN! There are still places available
The NZDFA Next Generation Programme is in its 14th year of running and this year it’s the North Island’s turn to host our young farmers and industry professionals. Bay of Plenty and Waikato DFA branches will be jointly hosting the two-day programme that combines farm visits with exposure to the deer industry beyond the farm gate.
Registrations are essential
Please wait until your spot is confirmed before booking flights.
There will be a wait list if spaces exceed the limit, we'll let you know if you are on the wait list once you register.
Outline
While the venues are still being confirmed, the draft programme* is as follows:
Thu 6 August
- Agribusiness in Hamilton (likely to be mid-morning to allow flights into Hamilton airport
- Visit two deer farms east of Hamilton (heading towards Rotorua)
- Dinner and accommodation in Rotorua
Fri 7 August
- Venison Processor
- Co-products
- Deer farm
- Workshop session – finishing mid-afternoon to allow flying out of Rotorua airport
(*subject to change depending on availability and capacity of venues. A final programme will be published as soon as possible)
Remember to have a talk to your local branch to see if they're able to support you to attend and get behind this great initiative.
Transport
For attendees flying in, we're providing transport between Hamilton airport, all the various locations and back to Rotorua airport (all other attendees will need to provide their own transport).
To work with our ground transport timings, you'll need to fly into Hamilton airport by mid-morning on 6th August (time tbc). On 7th August we'll be back at Rotorua airport in the afternoon for flights (time tbc).
Accommodation
We are working on securing room rates and will add details here when available.
If you have any questions, get in touch with Chris Christopher.McLaren-Salter@deernz.org
