6.00pmThursday 3rd November 2011Welcome Cocktail Function at the Nelson Yacht Clubsponsored by Regal King Salmon8.00am9.00am9.30am10.30am11.00am12 noon7.00pmFriday 4th November 2011Breakfast at Kush Coffee (optional)Details hereWelcome and openingKeynote Speaker - Lyndey Milan (Australia)“The ever-changing world of the food writer”Morning teaCanterbury TalesJonny Schwass, Tina Duncan, Richard Till will share experiences and insights of post earthquake ChristchurchNoon until 5.30pm FORUM ON WHEELS detailshereChoice of 3 tours including restaurant lunch, followed by a visit to producers / wineriesGala Awards Dinner - World of Wearable Art MuseumSponsored by - NZ Beef + Lamb.8.00am9.30am10.30am12 noonSaturday 5th November 2011Nelson Market visit 8am (2 mins walk from Rutherford Hotel)NZGFW Annual General Meeting New Zealand’s Fishing & Seafood IndustrySpeakers will explore the past and present state of our fishing industry. This promises to be an illuminating session, not to be missed!Catch the Wave Speakers are: Danette Olsen (Aquaculture Centre Cawthron Institute)Ropata Taylor (Wakatu Incorporated)Rachel Taulelei ( Yellow Brick Road and Wellington City Market)FORUM ON WHEELSAnother round of tours that include lunch, and all finishing at Neudorf Winery for a wine down party and meet the producers, with Kevin Hopgood. details hereSaturday evening: Food writers to organise their own dinners in the restaurants around town.Click here for a list of recommended restaurants. Sunday 6 November:Optional trip to MarlboroughThis tour has now been cancelled. Programme Conference Secretariat: Conferences & Events Ltd. Email NZGFW@confer.co.nzWith Thanks to our SponsorsDinner and Award sponsors
The New Zealand Guild of Food Writers Conference is just around the corner and we are looking forward to welcoming you to Nelson!We have decided to add an additional social function to your calendar for the morning of Friday 4 November. Start the first day of the conference off with a light breakfast and a cup of Nelson's best coffee at Kush Coffee.Kush Coffee5 Church Street, NelsonPhone: 03 539 4793www.kush.co.nzOur passion for coffee, the quality of the beans and our roasting method all ensure each batch is elegantly structured, beautifully balanced and the best coffee you could hope to find. We roast every day to ensure absolute freshness. You are most welcome to watch – just drop by and check when we will be roasting next.Close