Golf Matters - NZ Golf Conference & Expo

GOLF MATTERS NZ GOLF CONFERENCE & EXPO

8 – 10 AUGUST, 2022

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GOLF MATTERS NZ GOLF CONFERENCE & EXPO

8 – 10 AUGUST, 2022

August 8-10, 2022, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, Canterbury

Welcome to 2022 Golf Matters – NZ Golf Conference & Expo Kia ora On behalf of the New Zealand Golf Industry Council Board, it is my pleasure to welcome you all here to Christchurch and Te Pae. Golf Matters 2022, NZ Golf Conference & Expo is an initiative of the New Zealand Golf Industry Council (NZGIC) whose members include Golf New Zealand, the PGA of New Zealand, Golf Managers Association, New Zealand Golf Course Superintendents Association, plus the Tourism, Retail and Course supplier sectors.

As we gather for the first time ever as a collective, some parts of the industry are in the Covid honeymoon period, for some it will now be over. The difficulties of the current economic climate will start to hit home as pressure goes on disposable income in some areas. For other sectors, things are just ramping up, I’m thinking specifically of our friends in the Tourism and Resort sectors - we wish them every success this coming summer.

This is our chance to share ideas and collaborate like never before, I encourage you to have an open mind, and to share your ideas and experiences, as a large group we are stronger than ever before.

Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’ is an excellent and exciting destination with the choice of venue supported by the collective arms of ChristchurchNZ and Tourism NZ, who were very proactive in seeking agreement, reached at the end of 2021. Timing of that agreement coincided with the opening of the $475million new convention centre, Te Pae. A ceremonial opening was held on the 17 December 2021 where dignitaries and media were given ‘their first look’ at the 1400 seat auditorium, 24 meeting rooms and banquet areas for 1800. It is a pleasure to support Christchurch and be looked after by Te Pae and their extensive team for Golf Matters 2022.

To the sponsors, we cannot thank you enough, it may be a cliché, but we would not be here without your support!

Delegates, these companies are investing in your industry even if indirectly to you personally; wherever possible we should look to return the favour with our support.

Te Pae – “A meeting place” – meet, enjoy, learn and welcome in the post Covid era – thank you all for your support – in so many ways.

Nga mihi Sam Sullivan Chairman, New Zealand Golf Industry Council nzgics@gmail.com / phone 027 231 7548 New Zealand Golf Industry Council Sam Sullivan (Brittain Wynard) Dean Murphy (Golf New Zealand) Andrew Whiley (PGA of New Zealand) Richard Nauck (GMA of New Zealand) Spencer Cooper (NZGCSA) John Woodham (Powerturf) Ryan Brandeburg (Golf Tourism New Zealand) Denise Langdon (PaR nz Golfing Holidays)

This brochure was sent to print on Wednesday 3 August – with an overview of all delegates, the valuable sponsor list and all speakers registered at that time. Any changes and corrections will be included on the full electronic version of Golf Matters 2022 – refer www.golfmatters2022.co.nz and advised at Te Pae, 8-10 August.

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The Venue The New Zealand Golf Industry Council (NZGIC) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with ChristchurchNZ and Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to host Golf Matters 2022, New Zealand Golf Conference & Expo.

Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’ is an excellent and exciting destination with the choice of venue supported by the collective arms of ChristchurchNZ and Tourism NZ, who were very proactive in seeking agreement, reached at the end of 2021.

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre Timing opened the $475million new convention centre, on the 17 December 2021 in a special ceremonial opening.

Invited dignitaries and media were given ‘their first look’ at the 1,400 seat auditorium, 24 meeting rooms and banquet areas for 1,800 in a small but appropriate presentation.

Te Pae is simply stunning and a world class facility that is paired well with this world-first industry initiative.

Te Pae – ‘a meeting place’, is an architectural and social landmark designed as a welcoming heart in the centre of Christchurch.

The centre is planning to host over 100 events in its first year of business, with more than 70,000 visitors to the city. The contribution to the Christchurch is economy expected to be in excess of $60m.

Funded by the Crown as an earthquake rebuild project, the endeavour has taken 3.3 million hours of labour to build.

Te Pae Christchurch is located along the banks of the Otakaro Avon River and close to Victoria Park – a tranquil, natural environment in the very heart of the city. The building overlooks the Avon River, Victoria Square and Cathedral Square. While large for Christchurch, on a global scale it is a boutique sized convention centre.

The essence of the city and the contributing rivers encompass all aspects of the design: hospitality rooms known as the River Rooms, named after Canterbury’s iconic braided rivers with the 43,000 exterior tiles representing Canterbury’s braided rivers.

The river theme is carried through to the shape of the windows and the carpet design.

Delegates will be overwhelmed by the reception area that has a 2-tonne marble reception desk, timber columns, and an illuminated artwork called Hana, designed by Ngai Tahu sculptor Loni Hutchinson.

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Golf Day Announced: Harewood GC to host Sunday 7th August BBQ and Registration from 10.00am Shot Gun start from 11.00am $30 green fee include BBQ Trundlers $5 each, carts (12 available please book) @ $25 (members rate)

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Programme Notes Through a series of seminars and workshops there will be ample opportunity to learn about developments, trends, innovation, research and best practice on topics relevant to the delegate’s own sectors as well as those from other sectors within the golf industry.

The Golf Trade Show is an integral part of the conference. For Trade Show exhibitors, this event provides access to decision-makers from across the spectrum of the golf industry and provides an opportunity to showcase, educate and sell their products to the right people in a short space of time.

Sessions will include: 1.

Golf Matters including Industry innovation, participation, technology, and what next for

Golf, post Covid.

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Golf Operations including retail and merchandising, golf equipment releases, health &

fitness workshops.

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Management including latest employment changes and regulations, risk management,

retention of staff, CAPEX / Trust funding, and maximising club house and all facilities.

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Course – sustainability, environment, community impact, water conservation, pest destruction

and latest product releases.

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Machinery and Equipment sessions / exhibits will include logistics, pricing forecast,

product releases including Hybrids and electric machinery.

A highlight of the conference will be a gala dinner to be held on the opening night, Monday, 8 August. A special keynote speaker and entertainment will be announced shortly. During the evening, various industry body awards will be awarded.

The board of the NZGIC welcomes all ‘golfers’ and partners in our industry – to participate in this exciting initiative and join us in August 2022.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

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PROGRAMME OF E

Sunday 7 August 2022 10.00am

Industry Golf Day

Harewood Golf Club

NZGCSA Field trip to PGGW Turf Pick up from Ibis Hotel, Hereford St

Kimihia Research Centre

Monday 8 August 2022 8.15am - 1.30pm

10.00am - 11.30am Golf Tourism Bealey 4/5

Ryan Brandeburg

Tasmania Tourism – Barnbougle story

Greg Ramsey

Domestic Golf Tourism Opportunities

Workshop

Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ

Amy Sidford – GM, Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club

Michelle Towersey – Manager, Tauranga Golf Club

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12.00pm - 2.00pm

2.00pm

Registration Opening Addresses Mihi Whakatau Kay Gregory – MC Dean Murphy – CEO, Golf NZ Andrew Whiley – President, PGA Richard Nauck – Chair, Golf Managers Assn Jason Perkins – Chair, NZGCSA

Conway

3:00pm

3.15pm - 4.15pm

AFTERNOON TEA

Conway

Employment Legislation Key updates on employment matters, legislation, beginning of an employment relationship, disputes, contracts for service staff policies, H&S obligations Vanessa Baakman & Ramses Hunt Saunders Robinson Brown Christchurch

Conway

Concurrent Sessions 4.15pm - 5.00pm

Nature and Trapping Workshop Department of Conservation – Julie Kidd and Tim Exton

Bealey 4/5

4.15pm - 5.00pm

The Importance of Continuing Education Conway Panel discussion Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ Matt Guzik – GM, Tara Iti Golf Club Warren Collett – GM Operations, Wairakei Golf & Sanctuary Chris Davies – GM, Remuera Golf Club Michelle Campbell – GM, Hastings Golf Club

EVENTS

8 – 10 AUGUST, 2022

5.00pm

Drinks hour sponsored by ASAHI and Hunter Industries

Conway

7.00pm

Golf Matters Gala Dinner Industry Awards Ceremony Waitaki Kaye Gregory – MC • Club Car Golf Managers Association of New Zealand Club Manager of the Year • NZGCSA Excellence Award – sponsored by Parkland Products • NZGCSA (in partnership with Golf New Zealand) Environmental Award – sponsored by PGG Wrightson • Club of the Year – Golf NZ • Golf Administrator of the Year – Golf NZ • Volunteer of the Year – Golf NZ • Leadership in Golf Award – Golf NZ

8.30pm Guest speaker (Video Zoom)

Kereyn Smith – Vice President, Commonwealth Games Federation

9.30pm Jonathan Usher – Comedian/Magician 10.30pm

Evening close Drinks Kong Bar

Tuesday 9 August 2022 7.30am - 8.00am

NZGCSA AGM

Conway

8.00am - 9.00am

Life on the PGA Media Cycle Dealing with work conflict Comment on LIV Golf Interview Lisa Cornwell – PGA Tour Entertainment (Video Zoom)

Conway

9.00am - 10.00am

Keynote speakers Tom Doak – Golf Course Architect (Video Zoom) Kyle Phillips – Golf Course Architect (Video Zoom)

Conway

10.00am

MORNING TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION

Conway

Concurrent Sessions 10.30am - 12.00pm

State of the Game Martin Slumbers – CEO of the R&A – video presentation Dean Murphy – CEO, Golf NZ Michael Glading – Board Member, PGA Karen Lunn – CEO, WPGA Tour of Australasia (Video Zoom)

Conway

Beyond the Textbook Methods for site-specific optimisation of turfgrass conditions Dr Micah Woods PhD – Founder, Asian Turfgrass Centre

Bealey 4/5

12.00pm

LUNCH & TRADE EXHIBITION

Conway

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GOLF MATTERS NZ GOLF CONFERENCE & EXPO Concurrent sessions 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Charitable Trust Funding Mike Knell – CEO, NZCT

Bealey 4/5

Soil Food Web Will Bowden – NZ Turf Management Services

Conway

Mental Health Suzie Johnson RN Panel discussion and Workshops Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ

Bealey 4/5

Global Trends in Turf Management Syngenta – Dr Brett Morris

Conway

AFTERNOON TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION

Conway

Concurrent sessions 3.30pm - 3.40pm

Apex Insurance for Golf Clubs Apex Insurance is Golf New Zealand’s preferred Club insurance provider Rob Klenner – Head of Advisor Operations, Apex Insurance

Bealey 4/5

3.40pm - 4.30pm

Growing your Business Successful marketing, brand & digital strategies Chris Davies – GM, Remuera Golf Club Mike Hadnett – Club & Partner Marketing Support Manager, Golf NZ Panel discussion and workshop Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ

Bealey 4/5

3.30pm - 5.00pm

Staff Retention and Motivation Ben Gibson – Toolbox Team

Conway

4.30pm - 5.15pm

Business Diversification Virtual driving ranges + Health and Fitness Clinics Panel Discussion Chris Davies – GM, Remuera GC Michael Williams – GM, Mt Maunganui GC, Matt Guzik – GM, Tara Iti GC Chris Phillips – Business Services Development, Geraldine GC

Bealey 4/5

5.15pm - 6.00pm

DotGolf Developments Presentation: Matt Smith, Mat Eagleson, Reece Witters – Dot Golf NZ Panel discussion and workshop Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ

Bealey 4/5

6.00pm - 6.30pm

Mr Yum, QR Code tabletop ordering presentation and live demonstration Stefan Covcevic – Mr Yum Australia Dot Golf/Mr Yum/Asahi Matt Smith, Mat Eagleson – Dot Golf

Bealey 4/5

6.30pm - 7.30pm

Drinks hour sponsored by ASAHI and SHANX Mini Golf

Conway

7.30pm

Evening Free

Concurrent sessions 2.00pm - 3.00pm

2.00pm -3.00pm

3:00pm

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Wednesday 10 August 2022 7.45am

Video Welcome Shona McCrea – R&A

Conway

Concurrent sessions 8.00am - 9.00am

Food Trends Bealey 4/5 Maximising bar & café profits; How to improve cabinet food offerings Food and Beverage Workshop Liz Perkins – Coach & Trainer, The Hospitality Company Workshop and Panel discussion: Giles Beal – GM, Russley Golf Club

MLSN: A modern method for turfgrass nutrition Dr Micah Woods PhD – Founder, Asian Turfgrass Centre

Conway

Concurrent sessions 9.00am - 10.00am

Club Sustainability Thiem Nguyen – GM, Golf and Community Development, Golf NZ Panel discussion and workshop Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ Panel: Dylan Lindstrom – GM, Royal Wellington Golf Club Andrew Jackson – GM, Muriwai Golf Club Julie Kidd – DOC

Bealey 4/5

3 Waters reforms – What will be the implications for golf clubs Chris Gribben and David Howard New Zealand Sports Turf Institute

Conway

10.00am

MORNING TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION

Conway

Concurrent sessions 10.30am - 11.30am

Compliance – Legislation and Local Government Matters New Incorporated Societies Act 2022, Council Leases, Nuisance Claims, Environment Matters

Bealey 4/5

GMANZ/Golf NZ Panel discussion and workshop Hana Rae Seifert – GM, Partnerships & Legal Council, Golf NZ Richard Nauck – Chair, GMA NZ Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ

Bealey 4/5

Mental Health and dealing with conflict Ben Gibson – Toolbox Team

Conway

Concurrent sessions 11.30am - 12.30pm

The Race to the Bottom – Making the hard calls to improve profitability “Are discounted subscriptions and green fees necessary in this extraordinary golf growth phase? Are multiple membership categories necessary? What is a realistic green fee and how to calculate it?”

GMANZ/Golf NZ Panel discussion and workshop Dean Murphy – CEO, Golf NZ Richard Nauck – Chair, GMA NZ Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ

Bealey 4/5

New plant genetics and breeding Guilherme Barcellos – PGG Wrightson /Kimihia Research Centre

Conway

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The Golf Manager’s Association of New Zealand is focused on servicing the needs of golf club managers and administrators by:

Facilitating further formal education to international standards Establishing and maintaining a nationwide member network Encouraging close member co-operation and understanding Advocating for members on all aspects of club management

For further information and membership enquiries contact: Des Topp, Executive Officer T: 021 392007 E: eo@gmanz.co.nz W: www.golfmanagers.co.nz

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Wednesday 10 August 2022 (continued)

12:30pm

LUNCH & TRADE EXHIBITION

Conway

Concurrent sessions 1.30pm-2.30pm

Strategic and Business Planning.

Panel discussion Richard Nauck – Chair, GMA NZ Mike Rondel, Partner BDO Christchurch – Chair, Canterbury Golf Assn Facilitator: Stephen Gee – Workforce Development Manager, Golf NZ

Logistics, what is the future of our supply chain looking like Chris Edwards – Go Logistics

Concurrent sessions 2.30pm - 3.00pm

Launch of GMA Managers Benevolent Fund “Donate a green fee package” Richard Nauck – Chair, GMA NZ Des Topp – Executive Officer, GMA NZ

Bealey 4/5

Superintendents – State of Turf discussion NZGCSA Panel Discussion

Conway

3.00pm - 3.20pm

Closing addresses Dean Murphy – CEO, Golf NZ Andrew Whiley – President, PGA Richard Nauck – Chair, Golf Managers Assn Jason Perkins – Chair NZ Golf Course Superintendents Assn

Closing address Sam Sullivan – Chair, NZGIC

Bealey 4/5

Conway

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Since finishing his apprenticeship with Pete Dye in the early 1980’s, Tom Doak has designed 42 golf courses over a 35year career. Seven of those courses are currently rated among the top 100 courses in the world.

His experience in New Zealand began with the creation of Cape Kidnappers for the American developer Julian Robertson.

Construction started 20 years ago, and the course opened for play at the end of 2003.

He returned with Ric Kayne in 2012, to build a true links course through the dunes that were revealed. The praise for Tara Iti Golf Club continues to exceed his wildest imagination.

The success of Tara Iti has led to a new resort project down the beach, the new Te Arai Links. Bill Coore’s South course at Te Arai has just opened, and Tom was back in New Zealand from February through April working with his team on the greens and bunkering for the North course, which will open in 2023.

Karen Lunn Karen is a former professional golfer who is now the CEO of the WPGA Tour of Australasia.

Karen played on all of the major womens’ tours between 1985 until 2013, and was the winner of 14 international professional tournaments in 10 different countries, including the 1993 Women’s British Open. Karen also represented Australia four times as a professional in major international competitions.

Karen served on the Players Council on the Board of Directors for 14 years, 10 of which were as Chair.

She has worked as a TV commentator for Sky Sports in the UK and UCOM in Germany, and has been a mentor for many of Australia’s young female amateur and professional players.

Karen joined the WPGA Tour in September 2013, and also sits on the Australian Golf Industry Council and the Rolex Women’s World Rankings Committee.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Tom Doak

Kyle Phillips Kyle Phillips is the President of Kyle Phillips Golf Course Design and a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). With over 30 years of experience designing courses, his work has taken him to more than 30 countries in five continents, on behalf of over 60 clients.

Each golf course designed by Kyle Phillips is unique. This stems from the belief that golf courses should have their own character and personality derived from the site’s existing natural features, as well as its location and history. Where natural golf features do not exist, Kyle Phillips Golf Course Design will create natural appearing landforms for traditional world-class golf experiences.

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Micah Woods, Ph.D., is the founder and chief scientist of the Asian Turfgrass Center. Since graduating from Oregon State University in 1998, Micah has been travelling extensively, collecting data, and advising turfgrass managers across Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe. From 2001 to 2005, he was in New York to study with Frank Rossi at Cornell University. The broad scope of his research on grasses around the world led to his collaboration with scientists from PACE Turf to create the MLSN guidelines which are applicable to turf in all climate zones, or as he says, “any grass, anywhere.” You can read more about Micah’s unique take on tending turfgrass in his book, A Short Grammar of Greenkeeping, as well as on his website, www.asianturfgrass.com.

Lisa Cornwell Lisa has a long history in golf, long before her seven years at Golf Channel as an on-air host and reporter.

The Arkansas native is a four-time Women’s State Champion, a two-time AJGA first team All-American and was the first scholarship player in program history for the University of Arkansas Women’s golf team.

During her time at Golf Channel, Lisa served as a primary reporter for the LPGA and PGA Tours and was a fixture in-studio as a host for Golf Central. She was also part of the network’s instructional series, Golf Channel Academy, which featured some of the game’s greats.

Lisa has recently launched a podcast and talk show called Like It Is that goes in-depth on the biggest issues in sports. She is also working on a newly signed book deal of her memoir, appropriately titled Troublemaker, detailing the ongoing legal battles of retaliation and discrimiation with Golf Channel. It is set to be released in Spring of 2023.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Micah Woods, Ph.D

Kay Gregory Kay Gregory is a relatively new, but extremely keen golfer. She began playing about four years ago, after being introduced to the game by her ‘very patient’ partner. She is a member at Ngaruawahia Golf Club and secondary member at Stewart Alexander near Te Awamutu.

Kay says one of her golfing highlights has been travelling to Australia to watch the President’s Cup in Melbourne in 2019.

She has recently reduced her hours working as a newsreader for NZME, with the aim of being able to play golf more often.

Kay is often asked why she loves golf so much and answers with a quote she read recently that sums it all up for her: “Golf – it’s the places you go and the people you meet.”

Kay is a qualified celebrant, professional journalist and presenter, and will be our conference MC

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After graduating from university in Edinburgh, Shona worked at Gleneagles Hotel in golf operations before working with Dubai Golf for seven years. She then joined the Rules team at The R&A in early 2007.

Shona is assistant to the Chief Referee at The Open Championship and is part of the International Golf Federation’s Olympic Golf Committee and has refereed at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, as well as many other R&A and international championships.

Shona leads The R&A’s Rules education programme, used by many national federations around the world and is one of the staff members on The R&A’s Rules of Golf Committee.

She is originally from Cupar and she plays golf at Ladybank and St Andrews (handicap 6).

Mike Knell Mike Knell is Chief Executive of New Zealand Community Trust, and is a passionate sports and community person who has played age group representative Football, Hockey and Rugby. Mike’s career has included 16 years as a professional fire fighter in the New Zealand Fire Service, He was awarded life membership of the Professional Firefighters Union for standing up for workers’ rights and in particular Health and Safety aspects in the workplace.

He has held various executive roles, and in 2014 was selected to participate in the renowned Sport NZ Chief Executive Leadership course.

Mike is a Chartered Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors having held several directorships in the profit and not for profit sectors as well as within the state sector.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Shona McRae – R&A Assistant Director – Rules

Greg Ramsay After graduating with a Bachelor in International Business from the University of Tasmania Greg set out to explore the golf courses of the world. Having grown up on Ratho, Australia’s oldest golf course, he had a driving passion and vision for tourism and golf for his home state of Tasmania. Greg spent a year soaking up the experience of courses in the U.S. before investing another year at golf’s home, St. Andrew’s in Scotland.

At age 23 he returned to Australia to found and drive his first local golf and tourism project, Barnbougle Dunes (which within six months of opening in December 2004, was ranked in the top 50 golf courses in the world). Greg’s unbounding enthusiasm and passion for Tasmania, Australia, tourism, whisky (having founded the NZ Whisky Collection in Dunedin and Oamaru) and golf drives him in all his endeavours. He is an inspirational and charismatic speaker currently involved in many golf and other projects.

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Michael was born into golf, being the son of former New Zealand Open and NZPGA Champion, Bob Glading.

Through the family friendship with Bob Charles,Michael started caddying for Sir Bob back in his university days, continuing for some 35 years.

He subsequently spent nearly 30 years in the music business, before taking on the role of Chief Executive of New Zealand Football. Since 2012 Michael has been the Tournament Director of the NZPGA Championship and the New Zealand Open. He is a Board member of the New Zealand PGA, and holds membership at both Muriwai and Mangawhai Golf Clubs.

Dr Brett Morris Dr. Brett Morris has been involved in the international turf grass community for over 31 years. During this time half has been spent as a Course Superintendent at public, private and resort courses in Australia, Fiji and Indonesia. The other half has been spent in the University, R&D and commercial sectors of the industry.

Brett currently serves as Technical Services Manager for Syngenta Turf and Landscape and works on new product introductions and technical support of the Syngenta range.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Michael Glading

Julie Kidd Julie Kidd has worked for the Department of Conservation for more than eight years. Her role has focused on bringing people closer to nature in an urban environmen by making conservation make sense ‘where people are and what people do’.

A backyard trapper herself, she is a passionate (but very average) golfer when she is not out walking the walks or helping her stream restoration group with native planting.

Tim Exton

Predator Free Ranger for the Eastern South Island Region Community Ranger for the Geraldine District Chairman of the Geraldine Trapping alliance.

Predator control has become something of a focus for Tim and his wife. They have been actively carrying out predator control at their house and have seen the results, with bellbirds making themselves at home on their property.

At DOC his role involves working with the community. He assists in training and conducting workshops for trapping and predator control, and the monitoring of the bird life they are working to protect.

Tim is an active member of three trapping groups around Geraldine. He is currently working with the Timaru District Council setting up predator control on two dry land reserves.

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Chris Gribben Agronomist, NZ Sports Turf Institute Chris Gribben is an essential member of the NZSTI agronomy and teaching team. He is the regional agronomist for the upper South Island and is based in Christchurch.

Chris has 15 years agronomic and training experience in all areas of turf management and turf training.

Chris leads our agrichemical and safety training as an accredited Growsafe trainer and Compliance Certifier for agrichemical certified handler certificates.

David Howard Agronomist, NZ Sports Turf Institute David is one of New Zealand’s most experienced turf agronomists with many years of consultancy and training experience in the sports turf sector. He joined the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute in 1981 and moved to Dunedin in 1993. He provides agronomy services (golf, cricket, bowls, winter sports pitches, schools, etc) to clients throughout the lower South Island.

David has written numerous technical articles and given over 230 presentations (at conferences and seminars) both in New Zealand and overseas. He was awarded a Bowls New Zealand Merit Award for his service to the bowls greenkeeping fraternity in 2008, the Distinguished Service Award for Services and Contribution to the NZ Sports Field Industry in 2011 and honoured with Life Membership to the Southern Turf Managers Association in 2016.

Guilherme Barcellos Guilherme Barcellos is a turf agronomist for PGG Wrightson Turf in Australia and New Zealand coordinating turf cultivar evaluation and precision agriculture for the company.

Guilherme sits on the board of the International Turfgrass Society (2022-2025).

His experience includes Stadium Turf Agronomist, Turf Manager at a Sculpture Park, and Precision Agriculture Consultant. Guilherme also conducted two undergraduate research projects at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), the world’s largest tropical agriculture research centre, focusing on soil microbiology and soil degradation.

While studying, Guilherme won a Science without Borders scholarship to study at Iowa State University.

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Kereyn Smith MNZM recently completed an 11–year tenure as CEO of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, overseeing NZ Team campaigns spanning three Olympiads and two Commonwealth Games. She is a Vice President of the Commonwealth Games Federation. She serves on the IOC Sport and Active Society Commission and was member of the IOC Evaluation Commission for the 2024 Olympic Host City.

She has held many posts in NZ sport including CEO of the NZ Academy of Sport (South Island), GM of the Hillary Commission, Vice President of International Netball, Chair of Netball New Zealand. She has been a Trustee of the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Council Member of the University of Otago and a director of the Highlanders Rugby Franchises.

Kereyn was awarded the 2022 ISPS Handa Sport NZ Leadership Award, and in 2015, was named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sports governance.

Will Bowden Will Bowden is an independent turf agronomist based in New Zealand with over 30 years of experience in the turf sector as a golf course superintendent, lecturer and consultant agronomist, working in the US, Europe, UK and New Zealand.

In 2019 Will established his own turf advisory business – New Zealand Turf Management Solutions (NZTMS), with a strong emphasis on sustainable-led design and advice for the New Zealand turf sector. NZTMS has invested in its dedicated research facility and laboratory in Auckland. This investment enables NZTMS to provide New Zealand clients with locally developed research and solutions that work best in the New Zealand environment.

With a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Certificate in Plant Pathology, Will has specialised in the design and management of sustainable soil systems.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Kereyn Smith MNZM

Suzie Johnson Suzie is UNPC (politically incorrect). She has issues with skivvies, David Bain jerseys, camel toe and wild bikini lines.

She loves drama and glitter, and is a closet ‘56 Chev, finned car loving BOGAN. The mum of five kids first, wife second, nurse third and business women fourth, Suzie Johnson is also an entrepreneur.

She has transformed Shannon (Shan Francisco), small town New Zealand, into a thriving boutique shopping destination during an economic recession. She is also an artist, jewellery maker, designer, wholesaler, public speaker, stand up comic – and now author!

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Ben Gibson has worked with turf managers across Australia and New Zealand to create physically and psychologically safer work environments.

He appears regularly on industry podcasts, in state and national turf association magazines and has spoken at events in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the United States.

Ben is the author of People First: Building an Engaged Safety Culture through Effective Leadership. The book features expert commentary (and photos) from over 40 sports turf managers.

The hardcopy and audiobook is available via The Toolbox Team website. 100% of the profit from the sale of People First is donated to charity.

Chris Edwards Chris Edwards is the immediate past President of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand.

He is also the Managing Director of the GO Logistics Group – a company he founded 18 years that now has offices in New Zealand and Australia.

Chris is a passionate advocate for the SME sector of the supply chain advocating for the sector with all stakeholders including Government.

From Saunders Robinson Brown we welcome Vanessa Baakman and Ramses Hunt.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Ben Gibson

Ramses is a member of the Litigation Team and assists with employment law matters and disputes.

Ramses joined Saunders Robinson Brown in 2020 as a member of our Litigation Team. As a member of the Litigation Team, Ramses assists in all areas of Employment law including business restructuring, drafting employment agreements, resolving employment disputes and providing advice in relation to disciplinary proceedings. Prior to joining Saunders Robinson Brown, Ramses worked as a general practitioner in Timaru.

Vanessa is a Senior Associate in the Litigation Team and specialises in employment law, acting for both employers and employees.

She advises clients on the full breadth of employment matters from the beginning of the employment relationship through to termination, including any disputes that may arise. This includes advising on employment agreements, contracts for service, staff policies, restructuring, incentive schemes, Privacy Act matters and health and safety obligations.

She assists clients with employment claims in the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), from mediation through to hearings in the ERA..

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DELEGATE PACKAGES

Trade Opportunities and Delegate Packages – Get involved now!

Albatross Partnership $15,000 + GST Available to a select, limited number of organisations by invitation only, the Albatross Sponsorship package will gain high profile recognition and association with the golf day and the opening dinner being the social highlight of the conference.

Promotional opportunities available: • Key logo positioning - Company logo on all conference material.

• Company logo displayed at all social events held within the conference venue.

• Complimentary colour advertisement in the Online Conference Handbook and Programme.

• Company listing and editorial / advertorial content included • Social media posts and promotions on your company activities, products

and services.

Trade Show • KEY high profile - exhibition space for use during the Conference to include • One (1) space measuring 2.4m deep x 4.8m wide • Partition panels, 1 x tables, 2 x chairs, lighting, power, WIFI • Two (2) Delegate passes includes entry to the Gala Golf Matters Dinner on

Monday 8 August Accommodation • Two (2) Superior Rooms at the Novotel Christchurch for two (2) nights (Monday and

Tuesday) – room only Other • Speaking opportunity at the Gala Golf Matters Dinner, Monday 8 August

Eagle Partnership $7500 + GST (or, value in kind by negotiation) Promotional opportunities: • Company logo on all conference material.

• Company logo displayed at all social events held within the

conference venue.

• Complimentary half page full colour advertisement in the Online

Conference Handbook • Company listing and editorial / advertorial content included • Social media posts and promotions on your company activities,

products and services.

Trade Show • One exhibition space for use during the Conference to include • One (1) space measuring 1.2m deep x 2.4m wide • Partition panels, 1 x tables, 2 x chairs, lighting, power, WIFI • One (1) Delegate pass includes entry to the Gala Golf Matters • Dinner, Monday 8 August Accommodation • One (1) Superior Room at the Novotel Christchurch for two (2) nights (Monday and

Tuesday) – room only

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GOLF MATTERS NZ GOLF Birdie Partnership $2500 + GST • One exhibition space for use during the Conference to include • One (1) space measuring 1.2m deep x 2.4m wide • Partition panels, 1 x tables, 2 x chairs, lighting, power, WIFI • One (1) Delegate pass includes entry to the Gala Golf Matters

Dinner, Monday 8 August

Greens Table $1000 + GST • One exhibition table for use during the Conference to include • 1 x table, 2 x chairs, lighting, power, WIFI • Company signage on the table • One (1) Delegate pass includes entry to the Gala Golf Matters

Dinner, Monday 8 August

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CONFERENCE & EXPO

GOLF MATTERS NZ GOLF CONFERENCE & EXPO Delegate $400 + GST – Delegate $1000 + GST for 3 representatives from the same club or company Includes access • To all areas, all sessions and focus groups • Trade halls and demonstrations • Tea & Coffee available throughout the sessions • Cocktail Function Monday 8 August • Gala Golf Matters Dinner Monday 8 August • Lunch Tuesday 9 August • Cocktail Function Tuesday 9 August • Gala Dinner Tuesday 9 August • Lunch Wednesday 10 August Other Daily Guest Pass Gala Dinner Monday 8 August

NZ $250 per person NZ $200 per person

Accommodation Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Superior rooms $219 per room / night with breakfast for one

Superior rooms $239 per room / night with breakfast for two

Executive rooms $259 per room / night with breakfast for one

Executive rooms $279 per room / night with breakfast for two Ibis Christchurch City Centre

Standard room $149 per room / night with breakfast for one

Standard room $169 per room / night with breakfast for two

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Delegates and Speakers Delegates Company Apex Insurance Arrowtown Ashburton Avondale Barley Station Boulcotts Farm Heritage Boulcotts Farm Heritage Callaway Golf South Pacific Callaway Golf South Pacific Canterbury Golf Canterbury Golf Cape Kidnappers Cape Kidnappers Carrington Carrington Carrington Carterton Chisholm Lnks Christchurch Christchurch Clearwater Clearwater Clearwater Clearwater Clearwater Cromwell Dancing On Moonlight DotGolf DotGolf DotGolf Dunstan Dunstan Ellesmere Ellesmere EZGO EZGO Fieldquip Geraldine District GMA of NZ Goalpost Projects Golf Encounters Golf Encounters Golf Management & Marketing Golf Otago Golf Tourism New Zealand Golf Wellington Gulf Harbour Hamilton

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Name Rob Mason Ben Richard Kit Alastair Amy Matt Grant Grant Peter Ray Brad Shayla William Sasha Josh Wilson Mike Mark Ryan Aiden Hamish Ben James Jud Sam Mathew Matt Reece Mark Cody Aaron Aaron Simon Peter Terry Matthew Des Geoff Peter Marian Mike Mahal Ryan Steve Peter Grant

Klenner Calder Crequer Sinclair Gordon Sidford Sidford Meredith Walker Lewis MacDonald Geffre Sim McKinley Tan Thomson Anderson James Hadley Lawson Adams Berry Hutton Lanyon Metzger Rawcliffe Langrope Eagleson Smith Witters Hansen Tohill Chapman Chapman Birchall Talyancich Griffiths Rudd Topp Andrew Cox Cox Godinet Pearce Brandeburg Weir Speirs Saunders

Company Harewood Harewood Harewood Hastings Hastings Helensville Helensville Huapai Huapai Jacks Point Jacks Point Jacks Point Judgeford Kauri Cliffs Kiss My Putt Lawn and Turf Contracting Lawn and Turf Contracting Manawatu Manawatu Mangawhai Maraenui Millbrook Resort Millbrook Resort Millbrook Resort Millbrook Resort Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui Muriwai Golf Links Muriwai Golf Links Muriwai Golf Links Muriwai Golf Links New Zealand Sports Turf Institute New Zealand Sports Turf Institute New Zealand Sports Turf Institute North Golf North Golf North Golf North Shore North Shore Ohope Ohope Omanu Omanu Omanu On Par On Par

Name Richard Chris Colin Michelle Ben Sandy Andrew Matthew Andrew Logan John Marco Adam Andy Janie Mike Debbie James Kiel Jamie Phil Dan Geoff Ollie James Lee-Anne Blair Jimmy Michael Andrew Bryce Tolan Andrew Chris David Kelly Jacob Cory David Simon Rowland Tony James Dale Neil Jason Steph Justin

Attwood Clarke Posa Campbell Simons March McGregor Chatterton Dewhurst Clive Griffin Pierik Church Woods Reese Glasson Glasson Lovegrove Stechman Thomas Carew Eyles Foote Nilsson O’Malley Clark Dibley Napier Williams Bulman Campton Henderson Jackson Gribben Howard Sauerman Cameron Hitchen Mullen Burrowes Griffiths Pothan Rawsthorne McGuire Weber Perkins Exeter Maunsell

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Company One Stop Golf Shop Onewhero Otago Otago Otago Polytechnic Otaki Pakistan Golf Federation Pakuranga Palmerston North City Council Palmerston North City Council PaR nz Golfing Hoiidays PaR nz Golfing Hoiidays Paraparaumu Beach Paraparaumu Beach Pegasus Pegasus Pegasus Pegasus Pegasus Poverty Bay Prebble Seeds Pukekohe Pukekohe Pupuke Pupuke Pupuke Queenstown Queenstown Raintech Ready Lawn Ready Lawn Ready Lawn Redwood Park Remuera Remuera Remuera Remuera Royal Auckland & Grange Royal Auckland & Grange Royal Auckland & Grange Royal Auckland & Grange Royal Auckland & Grange Royal Wellngton Royal Wellngton Royal Wellngton Royal Wellngton Russley Russley

Name David Adam Hayden Shelley Trevor Jamie Col Peter David Andy Benn Kim Leo Glenn James Paula James Grant Chris William Roger Jo Hayden Mathew Daniele Matthew Andrew Ian Steve Jaymie Peter Roger Dan Callum Spencer Chris Josh George Mark James Pam Lance Kim Dylan Simon John Giles Rodney

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Keown Muir Coutts Duncan Jones Lamplough Zahid Iqbal Boyd Evans May Ashford Buckley Barber Robinson Cadenhead Campbell Devlin Elley Posa Brown Fenwick Beattie Williams Cheer Lowe Owen Bell Douglas Martin Batchelor MacLachlan Morgan Godek Cameron Cooper Davies Presland Flynn Hooker Loughnane Savidan Shaw Kerr Lindstrom Muckley Spraggs Beal Yee

Company Russley St Clair St Clair St Clair St Clair St Clair St Clair TIC Tara Iti Tara Iti Tara Iti Taranaki Golf Centre Tauranga Tauranga Teed Up Golf Tours Textron / Ransomes Jacobsen Textron / Ransomes Jacobsen The Golf Warehouse The Hills The Hills The Hills The Morgans TIC Projects Timaru Timaru Titirangi Titirangi Titirangi Waikanae Waikanae Waimairi Beach Wainui Wainui Waipu Waipu Wairakei Waitemata Weedons Weedons Wellington Regional Stadium Trust Wellington Regional Stadium Trust Wellington Regional Stadium Trust Whakatane Whakatane Whakatane Whangamata Whiley Golf Whitford Park

Name Mike Judy Annette Liam Joel Patrick Chris Wayne Matt Brian Dave Dominic Carl Michelle Bede Karen Peter Ritchie Sam Tony Ben Dane Wayne Graeme Susan Richard Greg Doug Andy Mia Wayne Alain Mike Doug Duncan Warren David Thomas Forde Hagen Luke Nick Megan Wayne Tukai Richard Andrew Ricky

Yorston Bevin Godman Hewitson Meade Moore Murphy Holmes Guzik Palmer Pfisterer Barson Rumble Towersey Hendren Proctor Schumacher Bath Davis Rae Taylor Crawford Holmes Brown Brown Nauck Swafford White Rutter Thompson Turner Le Sueur Duncumb Gordon Rhind Collett Herbert Faith Cummings Hanson Johnson Partridge Aldridge Aldridge Ellis White Whiley Scammell

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Delegates and Speakers Company Windross Farm

Dinner Partners Kauri Cliffs Whakatane

Name Andre Pip

Arthur Idour

Cal Katy

Woods Vincent

Richard Leigh Brock Jack Mark Gavin Hamish Dave Matt Paul Tim Bruce Tim Lyndon Neil James Peter Adam Grant Joe Shaun Tony Matt Oliver Graeme Manfred Simon Everett Jackson Darren Rafaela Richard Sean Mark Rob Deon Karen Ben Rob Brian Julian Tom

Lay Baber Agnew Bushell Perham MacLennan Parker Pearce Stove Woloszyn Curnow Guthrie Gammage Baird Tombs Winterburn Calder Sweetman Bunting Butler Davies Evans Spraggs Tong Beets Watt Becket Darlington Gant Hannay Mendes Todd Whipp Andrews Baxter Biggs Crake Finn Green Griffiths Holden Littlewood

Exhibitors Asahi Baber Turf Equipment Country Club International Country Club International Field Turf NZ Golf & Irrigation Ltd Golf & Irrigation Ltd Golf & Irrigation Ltd Golf & Irrigation Ltd Golf & Irrigation Ltd Hunter / Water Supply Products Hunter / Water Supply Products John Deere John Deere / AgrowQuip John Deere / AgrowQuip John Deere / AgrowQuip John Deere D&E John Deere D&E Living Turf NZ Living Turf NZ Living Turf NZ Living Turf NZ Living Turf NZ Living Turf NZ New Zealand Irrigation OMC Power Equipment Parkland Products Parkland Products Parkland Products Parkland Products Parkland Products Parkland Products Parkland Products PB & J Contracting PB & J Contracting PGG Wrightson Turf PGG Wrightson Turf PGG Wrightson Turf PGG Wrightson Turf PGG Wrightson Turf PGG Wrightson Turf PGG Wrightson Turf

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Company Name PGG Wrightson Turf Brendon PGG Wrightson Turf Kevin PGG Wrightson Turf George PGG Wrightson Turf Jason Power Turf Jeremy Power Turf Dan Power Turf Shane Power Turf Matt Power Turf Gary Power Turf Eden Power Turf Liam Power Turf Terry Power Turf Murray Power Turf John Prebble Seeds Bruce Sustainable Machinery Jason Sygenta Professional Solutions Bevin Sygenta Professional Solutions Paul Sygenta Professional Solutions Brett (Dr) TIC Contracting Dion Trenchit - Terraway Attachments Ltd Janine Trenchit - Terraway Attachments Ltd Matt Tuatara/My Fleet Angela Tuatara/My Fleet Grant Turf Days Mark Turf Days Sean

O’Hara Timms Tothill Weller Bennett Bunnett Cole Eden Hampton McCabe McLeod Sullivan Wells Woodham Lowe Hatton Houghton Jackson Morris Lawson Cooney Cooney Ransley Ransley Shaw Zumbraegel

Golf NZ Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf

New New New New New New New New New New

Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand

Simon Stephen Sarah Mike Richard Dean Thiem Jess Hana-Rae Mark

Boland Gee Haddleton Hadnett Hudson Murphy Nguyen Reid Seifert Webb

Tenille Justine Hamish Anna Matt Michael Norm Murray Ewan

Burnside Brennan Grey Henwood Kenny Smith Thompson Ward Ellison

Golf NZ Board Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf Golf

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Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand Zealand

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Guest Speakers Company Asian Turf Grass BDO Christchurch Business Services Development Department of Conservation Department of Conservation Go Logistics Hocus Pocus Mr Yum NZ Community Trust PGA of New Zealand /NZ Open PGG Wrightson Turf Renaissance Golf Design Saunders Robinson Brown Saunders Robinson Brown The Best Speaker The Hospitality Company The Toolbox NZ Turf Management Ratho Farm

Name Micah Mike Chris Tim Julie Chris Jonathan Stefan Mike Michael Guilherme Tom Vanessa Ramses Suzie Liz Ben Will Greg

Woods Rondell Phillips Exton Kidd Edwards Usher Covcevic Knell Glading Barcellos Doak Baakman Hunt Johnson Perkins Gibson Bowden Ramsey

MC

Kay

Gregory

MEDIA – Golfer Pacific

Neville

Idour

NZGIC Board NZGIC Board

Denise Sam

Langdon Sullivan

Duncan Shannon James Phil Emma Josh

Simpson Bird Vercoe Fairney Longney Westergaard

Name Kereyn Tom Kyle Lisa Shona Martin Karen

Smith Doak Phillips Cornwell McRae Slumbers Lunn

PGA PGA PGA PGA PGA PGA PGA

of New Zealand of New Zealand of New Zealand Board Board Board

Video Presenters

Company Commonwealth Games Federation Doak Golf Kyle Phillips Golf Design PGA Tour Entertainment R&A Limited R&A Limited WPGA Tour of Australasia