CONVENTION PROGRAMME 2010

FRIDAY 11th JUNE 2010

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Registration.

5:30pm

Convention opening at the Spencer on Byron, the Convention Hotel.

6:30pm

Coach departs for Vin Alto, Clevedon for an unforgettable gustatory experience of Italian food, wine and bonhomie hosted by Enzo Bettio. Dress – Suit and Tie.

SATURDAY 12th JUNE 2010

9:30am

Coach leaves from convention hotel for Matakana Village and its specialty shops and farmers market. There will be tastings of wines from a selection of Matakana vineyards at The Vintry wine centre and lounge bar.

12.00

Lunch at Ransom Wines where they are renowned for their wine and food experience based on local produce.

6:30pm

Coach leaves from Spencer on Byron for historic Devonport and the Gala Banquet at The Esplanade Hotel. Bob Campbell, Master of Wine and incomparable raconteur, and tonight's Master of Ceremonies, has selected the wines for the nights festivities. Dress – Black Tie and Decorations.

SUNDAY 13th JUNE 2010

10:00am

Annual General Meeting at Spencer on Byron.

12:00

Concluding lunch at the yacht club on Takapuna's famous beach and with spectacular views of Rangitoto Island. Savour live music, fine food and unsurpassed views of Rangitoto and the Gulf.

ACCOMMODATION

Spencer on Byron is the focal point of the conference, where we register, meet greet, and assemble for all bus tours and conference venues. This is a “four-star plus” hotel in the centre of Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore.

Delegates are asked to arrange their own bookings by calling Reservations on 0800 773 623, emailing RESERVATIONS or visiting SPENCER ON BYRON. Quote “NSWFS” for the best rates.

Refer to the Spencer on Byron website for room and suite options and rates.

PRE CONVENTION TOUR

WONDROUS WAIHEKE

WEDNESDAY 9th & THURSDAY 10th JUNE 2010

Two day tour of Aucklands own tropical-island paradise, including wine and olive tastings, fine dining and unsurpassed vistas. Tours includes accommodation, continental breakfast, two luncheons, wines, coach travel, ferries and connections.

WEDNESDAY 9th JUNE 2010

9:00am

Coach departs from Spencer on Byron. connecting with Fullers ferry to Waiheke. A scenic coach trip to lunch and tastings at one of Waiheke's acclaimed wineries.

Afternoon

Explore more of the island by coach, stopping at another of the island's notable wine producers. Check-in at the luxury apartment accommodation at The Sands Apartments, Onetangi Beach.

Evening

Wine & olive tastings followed by dinner at the renowned Cable Bay Vineyard.

THURSDAY 10th JUNE 2010

Morning

Scenic tour to tastings at another of Waiheke's incomparable wineries.

Afternoon

Lunch at Te Whau Vineyards consistently voted by Wine Spectator as one of the world's finest restaurants. Return to Devonport 4pm.

Evening

Dine casually at a Takapuna restaurant.

DALLI RALLY

FRIDAY 11th JUNE 2010

One day tour of the west- Auckland wineries introducing the Dalmation fathers of the New Zealand wine industry.

9:00am

Coach leaves for Henderson valley and Mazurans Winery for tastings of their legendary port. Then to Babich Wines for more prize winners and more yarns from Peter and Joe Babich.

Afternoon

Dalmation Spit Roast at Soljans Winery.

COSTS PER PERSON

Convention $NZ775 deposit $NZ300

Pre-convention Tour $NZ775 deposit $NZ300

Deposits required by 15th February Full payment by 15th April

Early Bird Specials For payment made in full by 15th February 2010

Convention $NZ700

Pre-convention Tour $NZ700

CANCELLATIONS

All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received after 15th April may forfeit deposits at the discretion of the organising committee.