The Landscaping New Zealand Conference Committee has put together a great 2016 conference. There are some changes this year, the main being the move away from our traditional July date. An extra half day has been included and the Young Landscaper of the Year has its own celebration dinner.

This year’s Landscaping New Zealand 2016 Intelligro Conference programme offers two inspirational and thought provoking Key Note speakers along with a diverse mix of other fantastic speakers and field trips. In addition to the usual two days of events we have a half day excursion visiting gardens and other sites of interest on the afternoon of Thursday 4th.

The Landscaping New Zealand 2016 City Parks Services Young Landscaper of the Year competition finals are being held on the 4th August, hosted by Urban Paving, with the speeches being presented and winner announced at the Young Landscaper Dinner celebrating our future leaders on Friday evening.

The Landscaping New Zealand 2016 Placemakers Riccarton Landscapes of Distinction Awards dinner being held on the Saturday evening, will I am sure be a great celebration and as always a night to remember.

I would like to also take this opportunity to thank on behalf of all Landscaping New Zealand members, those companies who have chosen to support these events and our 2016 Primary Partner Allied Concrete and Industry Partners, Husqvarna, Prebble Seeds, Firth Masonry Products and Resene. Please take the opportunity at the conference to make yourselves known to our supporters and show your appreciation in your daily business.

See you all in Christchurch

Kindest regards

Lynn Cairney

President - Landscaping New Zealand

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONAN INVITATION

Intelligro Conference

Landscaping New Zealand

4-6 August, Rydges Latimer Square, Christchurch

Trade StandsUrban Paving, Melanoma NZ, Firth Masonry Products,

Prebble Seeds, Husqvarna, Intelligro, Placemakers

Riccarton, n3

Landscaping New Zealand City Parks Services 2016 Young Landscaper of the Year

Landscaping New Zealand 2016 Primary Partner

LANDSCAPING NEW ZEALAND 2016 INTELLIGRO CONFERENCE

Landscaping New Zealand would like to sincerely thank the following for their generous support as Landscaping New Zealand partners and 2016 events supporters. We encourage all members to demonstrate their support for these businesses whenever possible.

Landscaping New Zealand 2016 PlaceMakers Riccarton Landscapes of Distinction Awards

LANDSCAPING NEW ZEALAND 2016 PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

CONFERENCE VENUE

ACCOMMODATION

TRADE EXHIBITION

Rydges Latimer Square, 31 Latimer Square, Christchurch is conveniently located in central Christchurch. Many local attractions are in close proximity and walking distance including the Canterbury Museum, RE:START Mall, the iconic New Regent Street and the Christchurch Transitional (cardboard) Cathedral.

It is a short 20 minute ride from the airport by taxi or shuttle. Expect to pay roughly $40 for a cab fare one way. The number 29 bus is available from the airport. It can drop you off on the other side of Latimer Square (5 minute walk across the park). For those driving to Christchurch, parking is available free of charge in the carpark located within the hotel grounds. (Parking is limited to 80 spaces – subject to availability).

Everything you need for this conference will be available at Rydges Latimer Square.

Check in: 2.00pm, check out: 10.00am.

Room Type Single Double

Superior Room $179.00 incl GST per night

Deluxe Room $199.00 incl GST per night

To secure one of these rooms and the discounted rate, bookings must be completed before 21st July.

Please make your own accommodation bookings directly with the hotel. To secure the discounted rate please visit http://www.rydges.com/brand-offers/corporate-group-bookings/

• click on “Book Now”

• select Rydges Latimer Christchurch, enter your dates and the number of people

• enter the Block Code: R-LAN040816

• click “Book Now’ and the special rate will appear on screen

Please note this rate is available for stays between 04/08/16 – 07/08/16.

Alternative accommodation can be booked at BreakFree on Cashel. This is a short 5 minute cab ride or 7 minute walk to the conference venue. To make reservations, please email the BreakFree on Cashel reservations team on cashel.res@breakfreeresorts.co.nz and quote “Landscaping New Zealand Conference” to ensure that breakfast is included for the first night in our Queen, King and Premium room categories.

Inner Urban Double $89.00 NZD per room per night

City Urban Double $109.00 NZD per room per night

City Urban Queen $129.00 NZD per room per night* (includes complimentary breakfast for the first night stay)

City Urban King $149.00 per room per night* (includes complimentary breakfast for the first night stay)

City Urban Premium $159.00 per room per night * (includes complimentary breakfast for the first night stay)

The trade exhibition will be located at the rear of the main conference room. The trade exhibition will be open throughout the Friday and Saturday of the conference. Morning teas, lunches, afternoon teas and evening drinks will be served in this area. This is a great opportunity for delegates to network with suppliers. Please do take the opportunity to visit the individual exhibitors during the two days.

Landscaping New Zealand 2016 Industry Partners

FRIDAY 5 AUGUST

8.40am Opening address and welcome by President, Lynn Cairney

8.50am Intelligro

9.00am Keynote Speaker: Sir Gil Simpson

10.20am Joanne Aquilina, LNA NSW and ACT

10.50am Morning tea in the exhibition trade display area

11.15am Landscaping New Zealand Forum

12.45pm Lunch in the exhibition trade display area

1.30pm AGM

2.45pm Afternoon tea in the exhibition trade display area

3.00pm TBA

6.00pm City Parks Services 2016 Young Landscaper of the Year Dinner

Progressive grazing dinner

Join us to support the 2016 Young Landscaper of the Year finalists as they present their 3 minute speeches before dinner. The Young Landscaper of the Year winner will be announced later in the evening.

THURSDAY 4 AUGUST

1.00pm Site visit

• 3x Gardens of Significance – landscape works across Christchurch

• CBD and residential Red Zone Tour

• Christchurch Botanic Gardens “D’light” Show (gold coin entry)

SATURDAY 6 AUGUST

8.45am President, Lynn Cairney

9.00am Keynote Speaker: Gilbert Enoka

10.10am Olivia Kwarda Tuivaga, Houzz Australia and New Zealand

10.50am Morning tea in the exhibition trade display area

11.15am TBA

12.15pm Rob Kerr, Otakaro Limited

1.15pm Paper Bag Lunches & Site visit

Guided tour of the Avon River Precinct and Margaret Mahy Playground

5.30pm Pre dinner drinks

6.30pm Landscaping New Zealand 2016 PlaceMakers Riccarton Landscapes of Distinction Awards Dinner.

Join us and celebrate this prestigious event.

The evening includes Buffet style dinner and open bar (beer & wine) from 5.30-9.30pm

Dress code: Formal / semi-formal

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Sir Gil Simpson, KNZM, QSM, D.Sc (honoris causa) Chief Executive Officer, Jolly Good Software

Sir Gil was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1948 and at age 18 began his career as a computer programmer. In 1969 he wrote the initial direct debit and direct credit applications which are in common use throughout the New Zealand banking industry today, and by age 22 he was Head of Computer Programming at the Comalco aluminium smelter in Bluff, which at that time was the largest industrial project ever undertaken in New Zealand.

He lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, working as a programmer for Caterpillar Inc. between 1976 and 1978, after which he returned to New Zealand to develop a new concept in computer programming through his creation of the fourth generation language known as LINC. Distributed by Unisys Corporation, LINC was adopted by more than 4,000 organisations globally, generating billions of dollars in revenue for Unisys. It is still sold today and remains New Zealand’s most successful software export to date.

In 2000 Sir Gil was chosen to receive the New Zealand Computer Society’s Supreme Award for the most outstanding contribution to computing in New Zealand in the 20th century. That same year he was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the computer industry and the broader community, and in 2003 he received an honorary doctorate in science from the University of Canterbury. He was President of the Royal Society of New Zealand 2000-2003. Sir Gil was inaugurated into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame in 2005, an honour reserved for business leaders responsible for outstanding contributions to the nation. In 2008 Sir Gil received an NZX Flying Kiwi Award and joined the PricewaterhouseCoopers NZ Hi-Tech Hall of Fame.

Gilbert EnokaGilbert Enoka is a matter of fact high achiever who has worked alongside and inside some of New Zealand’s most elite sporting campaigns. He thrives on assisting individuals with ‘performing under pressure’ and has compiled an impressive list of international successes. His stable includes a smorgasbord of NZ’s sporting elite – All Blacks, Black Caps, Silver Ferns and Canterbury Crusaders. He is fresh off championing Back to Back rugby world cup victories – a feat many pundits thought was unattainable.

His work across the high performance landscape has been recently acknowledged with him being awarded a 2016 New Year’s Honour – Officer of the New Zealand Order of merit for services to rugby and sport psychology.

Sit back, buckle up and enjoy Gilbert’s reflections as he shares with us his latest success.

Joanne Aquilina, LNA ACT NSW

Joanne Aquilina is the CEO of the LNA Master Landscapers Association, NSW and ACT in Australia. The LNA was formed in 1979 with the aim of raising the public perception of the landscape industry via increased quality in landscape construction works. Since that time it has grown to be the peak industry body in NSW and the ACT and represents hundreds of landscaping businesses in the region.

Joanne brings to the conference a wealth of experience in the landscaping industry and conference participants will find that many of the challenges, issues and industry advances faced in Australia are very similar to those of New Zealand landscapers, businesses and organisations. Joanne’s contribution to the conference offers a unique opportunity to share information between our two countries. The LNA is deeply committed to increasing green infrastructure and biodiversity in Australian cities and urban environments and Joanne works tirelessly as an advocate for this cause with all levels of government and other organisations associated with the landscaping industry.

Olivia Kwarda Tuivaga, Houzz Australia and New Zealand

Olivia is the Events Coordinator and lead for the Industry Marketing Team at Houzz.co.nz - the world’s largest online community for architecture, home design and renovation.

She is a Graduate Architect of the University of Sydney and an Interior Designer, with a background in event marketing and fashion. Olivia started at Houzz shortly after its launch in Australia in 2014. Since then she has grown the regional events schedule for Houzz across Australia and New Zealand - hosting exclusive events for industry professionals, delivering access to unique data, insights and marketing knowledge.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS BIOS

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact:

Lynn Cairney09 534 1823email: business@lianz.org.nz

REGISTRATION DESK

Full registration includes all conference morning teas, lunches, the City Parks Services 2016 Young Landscaper of the Year dinner, the Landscaping NZ 2016 PlaceMakers Riccarton Landscapes of Distinction Awards dinner and the bus tour. Prices below are GST exclusive.

Member Early Bird* $495.00 *early bird rate applies until June 24, 2016

Standard Registration/ Non Member $650.00

INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKETS

• Keynote Speaker only (Friday 5 August or Saturday 6 August): $50.00 for members

$75.00 non-members

• City Parks Services 2016 Young Landscaper of the Year awards dinner: $80.00

• Landscaping New Zealand 2016 PlaceMakers Riccarton Landscapes of Distinction awards dinner: $125.00 per person (non-member price)

• Landscaping New Zealand 2016 PlaceMakers Riccarton Landscapes of Distinction awards dinner: $115.00 per person (members, partners and staff)

• Landscaping New Zealand 2016 PlaceMakers Riccarton Landscapes of Distinction awards dinner: $1100.00 per table (seats 10)

PAYMENT

Please complete the registration form for each delegate attending the conference. Full payment is required within 7 days of receipt of your registration form by Landscaping New Zealand or by the 29th July, whichever date is earlier. Any outstanding payments may result in your registration not being confirmed. Cheques or direct credit are the preferred payment options.