President's Report

Just like that we are knocking on the festive season’s door, it’s a bit scary how quickly these years fly by, especially with all that we are seeing around the globe.

Since Conference we have been full speed into two well received Best Practice Days, held in Tauranga and Gisborne. These two days exceeded attendance expectations, which was great to see, and we had some new members sign up on the days. There were some really excellent demonstrations showcasing fundamentals in Gisborne by Tim Garrick and Cory Twigley and Tauranga’s demonstrations sparked some good conversation with Neil Robertson and Darryn Astill’s team demonstrating. Partner feedback has been exceptional from those partners who were able to attend.

Thanks to everyone that make these days what they are – they take a bit of organising behind the scenes but are well received and it would be good to see more members taking the opportunity to come along.

NorthTec | Te Pūkenga training is all go at the moment with Level 3 being finalised in Otago with Noksee’s group. Alister Houkamau’s Masterton / Fielding group are ploughing through to the final stages of block courses and site visits, and Nick Liefting and Greg Burton’s split course in Cambridge is into the second lot of block courses. Level 4 information is out in this edition also, with that course set to kick off in the 2023 new semester in February. The board welcome Nick Terry to the table – it’s great to have Nick with us representing the South Island for the industry. Looking forward to Nick’s input. That’s all from me for now. This edition crosses over with National Fieldays this year so perhaps will cross paths there, and as always, if you want to have a yarn, don’t hesitate to give me or any of the Board a call.

Phil

Phil Cornelius President

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To increase the profile of fencing as a recognised profession and encourage a high level of workmanship through knowledge and standards.