Conference Secretariat: Conferences & Events Ltd. Email NZGFW@confer.co.nz  With Thanks to our Sponsors With thanks to our Dinner and Award sponsors Regal King Salmon Welcome Cocktail Function Thursday 3rd November 2011 - 6pm Nelson Yacht Club   Kick off the Conference by joining us for the welcome reception. Meet and network with colleagues, sponsors, and exhibitors.  Attending the welcome reception is included in the registration fee.  However, for catering purposes you must confirm attendance or we will presume that you will not be attending.   A ticket is included in a full registration fee. Tickets for guests who are not registered for the full conference are $65. Dress code is smart casual.   Gala Awards Dinner sponsored by NZ Beef + Lamb Friday 4th November  - 7.00pm Venue: World of Wearable Art Museum   A social highlight will be the Gala Awards Dinner to be held at The World of WearableArt and Collectable Cars Museum, where you can immerse yourself in the amazing interactive creative experience that is WOW!, with dinner set amidst the Collectable Cars Museum. Menu designed by Beef + Lamb Ambassador Grant Dicker of Mint Dining Room, in conjunction with the Rutherford Hotel Executive Chef. Tickets are included in the full registration fee. Tickets for day registrants and Guests are $120.00 per person. Dress code is semi formal or dress to impress! Rita Erlich Chief Judge of the Awards Local Restaurants Nelson has many fine restaurants covering a multitude of food styles to tempt your taste buds. Hopgood’s Restaurant & Bar http://hopgoods.co.nz Mint Restaurant http://www.mintdining.co.nz The Boatshed http://www.boatshedcafe.co.nz Sachi Sushi & Seafood Bar 19 New Street, Nelson Phone: 03 5466277 Miyazu Japanese Restaurant http://www.heritagehotels.co.nz/nelson/restaurant-bar Boutereys Restaurant & Bar http://www.boutereys.co.nz/ The Orangerie http://www.monacoresort.co.nz/orangerie