WISDOM FROM THE PAST, REALITIES OF THE PRESENT, AND AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE - New Zealand Bar Association Annual Conference 2018 - NZ Bar Association
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New Zealand Bar Association Annual Conference 2018
WISDOM FROM THE PAST, REALITIES OF THE
PRESENT, AND AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE
CPD: 7.3 hours
21 - 22 September 2018
Rotorua
SPEAKERS ROTORUA
Keynote: Minister of Justice Hon. Andrew Little Rotorua, a town set on its namesake
Keynote: Deputy Solicitor-General Virginia Hardy lake on New Zealand's North Island,
Keynote: The Hon. Justice Helen Winkelmann is renowned for its geothermal
Keynote: Caroline Adams Miller activity and Maori culture. In Te
The Rt. Hon. Dame Sian Elias GNZM Puia’s Whakarewarewa Valley, there
Hon. Christopher Finlayson QC are bubbling mud pools and the 30m-
The Hon. Justice Raynor Asher tall Pohutu Geyser, which erupts
The Hon. Justice Kit Toogood
many times daily. It’s also home to a
The Rt. Hon. Sir Ted Thomas KNZM QC
living Maori village and the New
The Hon. John Wild QC
Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts
Kylie Nomchong SC
Stuart Grieve QC Institute, with traditional wood
Kate Davenport QC carving and weaving schools.
Clive Elliott QC
Jonathan Eaton QC
Paul Radich QC
Paul Wicks QC
CONFERENCE HOTEL AND VENUE
Victoria Casey QC The Conference will be held at the Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua a modern
Maria Dew
facility adjacent to Eat Street and Lake Rotorua.
Honor Ford
Josh McBride
Belinda Sellars
Natalie Walker
Social Functions and Activities Conference Programme
All sessions will be held at the Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua. Following a
Conference Casual Dinner – Friday 21 late morning start, a buffet lunch is included on Day 1, morning tea and a
September - Stratosphere Restaurant and Bar buffet or takeaway lunch is included on Day 2.
Skyline Rotorua
Friday 21 September 2018
Travel up the gondola to the contemporary ambiance of the
Stratosphere Restaurant and enjoy an array of freshly Day One (Registration from 10.00am to 11.30am)
prepared local produce while taking in the spectacular views 11.30am - 12.20pm Conference Opening - Clive Elliott QC and David O'Neill
of the Lake, the City of Rotorua out to Mount Tarawera. 12.20pm - 1.00pm Bar Leaders Panel 1 - Upholding and Advocating for
the Rule of Law
Optional Activities – Saturday 22 September 1.00pm - 1.40pm Bar Leaders Panel 2 - Promoting Access to Justice
1.40pm - 2.45pm Buffet Lunch
This year the conference is offering an optional afternoon 2.45pm - 3.30pm Keynote 1 - Attorney-General, Hon. David Parker
activity which is included in your conference fee. 3.30pm - 4.15pm Bar Leaders Panel 3 - Diversity and Equality at the Bar
4.15pm - 5.00pm Bar Leaders Panel 4 - Independence, Integrity
Choose from: and Collegiality
• Canopy Tours - Zip-line through native forest treetops 5.00pm - 5.30pm NZBA Annual General Meeting
• Mountain Biking - Trails to suit all levels of ability 6.15pm - 6.30pm Coach collection and transport to Casual Dinner
• Rafting - Whitewater rafting the Kaituna River 7.15pm - 10.00pm Casual Dinner - Stratosphere Restaurant, Skyline
Rotorua
• Monster Truck/Skeet Shooting/Go Karting
• Kiwis and Geysers - Rainbow Springs Private Kiwi Saturday 22 September 2018
Encounter and Te Puia geothermal valley tour
• Workshop with Keynote Speaker - Caroline Adams Miller
Day Two (Registration from 8.30am to 9.00am)
Some of these activities are weather dependent but 9.00am - 9.40am Keynotes 2 & 3 - Minister of Justice, Hon. Andrew Little
alternatives will be offered if cancellation is required due to and Hon. Justice Helen Winkelmann
bad weather.
9.40am - 11.00am Keynote 4 - Caroline Adams Miller
Further information about all activities can be found on the
NZBA 2018 Annual Conference website pages. 11.00am - 11.30am Morning tea
11.30am - 12.15pm Bar Leaders Panel 5 - The future for advocates and
Conference Formal Dinner – Saturday 22 advocacy in New Zealand
September - Te Puia 12.15pm - 12.30pm Close of Conference Sessions
1.00pm - 5.00pm Optional Activities
The dinner will be held at the brand new dining facility at Te
6.15pm - 6.30pm Coach collection and transport to Formal Dinner
Puia overlooking Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley.
Dinner speakers are set to entertain. 6.30pm - 10.00pm Formal Dinner - Te Puia
Registration and Enquiries Contact Information Ability and Access
Online registration for the conference, dinners and For further information, please see the NZBA Please notify Lisa Mills if you require special
optional activities is available on the NZBA 2018 website 2018 Annual Conference page. assistance (see contact details on this page).
Annual Conference web page. Online payments can
be made by bank transfer (POLi) or credit card For registration, payment and general enquiries,
(Visa/Mastercard) or charged to your NZBA please contact: Cancellation and
Lisa Mills, Administrator
account and paid by bank transfer or cheque.
Phone: 09 303 4515 Alteration Policy
If you need assistance please contact Lisa Mills, Fax: 09 303 4516 Conference Cancellations
NZBA Administrator (see contact details on this Email: nzbar@nzbar.org.nz
If you are unable to attend, a substitute
page).
is welcome at no extra charge. Details of
For enquiries relating to the business sessions of the substituted person must be advised to
All registrations and payments must be received by the conference, please contact:
NZBA by Friday 7 September 2018. NZBA in writing by Monday 14 September
Melissa Perkin, NZBA Executive Director 2018. Where no substitute can be nominated,
Phone: 09 303 4515
Early Bird Discount Fax: 09 303 4516
you must cancel in writing by 7 September
2018 to receive a full refund (less a $100
Email: melissa.perkin@nzbar.org.nz administration fee). Thereafter no refund
Save 10% off the conference package price
by registering on or before 3 August 2018. Please will be provided.
Enquiries about flights and airport transfers
note, this discount does not apply to flights or should be directed to: Accommodation Cancellations
accommodation. Kylie Rutland, Travel Manager, Accommodation cancellations are subject to
Corporate Traveller, Flight Centre (NZ) Limited the terms of the accommodation provider.
Accommodation Phone: 09 301 9291
Email: kylie.rutland@corporatetraveller.co.nz
Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations are subject to the terms of
The NZBA has reserved a limited number of rooms the airline.
at preferential rates for conference delegates at the Alterations
conference venue hotel, Novotel Lakeside Rotorua While every effort will be made to conduct
and neighbouring Ibis Hotel. To take advantage of
the special conference rates, please go to the
Conference Lanyard this conference according to the programme,
the NZBA reserves the right to vary, amend
NZBA website 2018 Annual Conference page to You will be required to wear your conference or cancel any part of the conference if
access the accommodation booking link. lanyard during the conference sessions and at circumstances arise which require such
morning and afternoon tea and lunch, but not action and the NZBA shall not be held
at the optional activities or social functions. responsible for any loss, liability, damage or
Partner Attendance expense suffered or incurred by any person
Partners may buy a ticket to any of the Saturday as a consequence.
afternoon optional activities and both the casual Dress Disclaimer
and formal dinners. Please register your partner’s The dress standard for the conference and Participation in any conference activity is at
preferences online when you book your own ticket. Friday night casual dinner is smart casual. the risk of the registrant and the NZBA shall
Please refer to the website for information on not be liable for injury, death, any loss, cost or
Please contact NZBA Administrator, Lisa Mills, if expense suffered by any person.
dress for optional activities. The Saturday night
you have any questions.
conference dinner is formal/black tie.
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