Regional Conventions Set to Return in 2023 Get ready for the return of two regional conventions for 2023! After a long hiatus, thanks to the Covid pandemic, the Photographic Society of New Zealand (PSNZ), will host a Southern and a Northern Regional Convention next year. In addition, the National Convention is scheduled for later in the year, in October. The Southern Regional will be held on 8 and 9 April at Lincoln University with generous assistance provided by the Ellesmere Camera Club. The Northern Regional will be held on 6 and 7 May in Whangārei, with assistance from the Whangārei Camera Club. The venue for this regional is not yet confirmed. PSNZ Councillor for Events, Toya Heatley FPSNZ AFIAP, says she and her event committee are excited about the prospect of returning regional conventions to the members. "Regionals have always been known as the more informal of the PSNZ conventions, with the emphasis on having fun, friendship, networking and getting out and about," said Toya. "The committee has been working hard in selecting venues that suit the style of our conventions, thinking outside the box in terms of researching ‘the talent’ and inviting a selection of New Zealand photographers to join the programme. I’m confident our members will enjoy returning to a weekend regional convention and supporting one component of PSNZ’s vision of helping photographers grow." While the content of the programme for each convention is still being developed, with the dates confirmed, members interested in attending should at least be able to start making and booking their travel plans, explained Toya. To keep abreast of the programme and development of each convention, go to https://regional.photography.org. nz/ The page will be updated as soon as more details are finalised. Keep an eye out for bulk emails with key announcements.
FIAP Distinctions, 2022 It’s now close to the time when I will be sending all completed dossiers to FIAP. If you haven’t yet sent me your spreadsheets (whether completed or not), please do so now and I will check that everything is okay. The cut-off date for having your dossier complete and ready is Friday 26 August, in time for me to collate everything to send to FIAP by 1 September. Ann Bastion Hon PSNZ FPSNZ EFIAP MFIAP FIAP Coordinator
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