Breakfast:

Mark Ryall – General Manager Grid Delivery, Transpower

Mark will share with us the challenges New Zealand is facing with supply, demand and where we are heading with the electrification of New Zealand.  He’ll give us a perspective on what we need to do to prepare for the future in the sector.

Business Sessions Sponsored by ABB:

Keynote Speaker – Craig Hudson, Champion for wellbeing in business, Former Xero Managing Director for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

Future Thinking – Statistics New Zealand will present on this year’s census to give us some insight on what New Zealand will look like in the future – who knows Oamaru could be the next hot spot!

Tradie Law – everything you need to or should know about law and the construction sector – the team at Ford Sumner will show you the top tips for things you need to be aware of

Recruitment and Recruiting – how do you stand above the rest when you’re looking for new staff?  How do you weed through the applications to find the perfect person for your team, how do you get them on board and how do you onboard them?  The team from New Zealand’s largest tradie recruitment company – TradeMe will give you the inside running!

Afternoon:

Waiheke Here We Come!

Travelling on a private charter Fullers Ferry hosted by N3, we will arrive on the island around 1.15pm where you’ll depart for your adventure of choice.  All guests will be provided with a return ticket to come back to the mainland at your leisure – the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace.  Adventures include:

Lunch at Mudbrick Vineyard – Enjoy a sumptuous feast whilst enjoying the staggeringly gorgeous views across the water to Auckland city – Mudbrick is iconic for those who know Waiheke and on this adventure you’ll get to sit back, relax, enjoy beautiful food and exceptional wines*
https://mudbrick.co.nz/

Lunch at The Batch – Simply stunning and one of Waiheke’s most popular new wineries and restaurant – beautifully positioned on the peak of Waiheke – the views are stupendous, the food outstanding and the wine … well there are no words!*
https:/www.batchwinery.com/

Lawn Bowls Brews and Burgers – Lawn Bowls are all the rage for both young and old – spend the afternoon bowling a few ends, nuzzling up to the Jack and getting ahead of the curve!  A lot of fun to be had and with a few brews in hand and a burger to follow – what better way to enjoy the island in such a leisurely manner!**

EcoZip Adventures and Lunch – This spectacular native forest experience isn’t just about zipping across the treetops – the EcoZip takes you on a beautiful walk through a carefully curated and well thought out native forest regeneration project and you can be part of the conservation movement by helping plant a few trees in the Master Electricians enclave – yep we’re planting trees for the betterment of the planet!  Following your “zips” – we’ll shout you lunch**
https://www.ecozipadventures.co.nz/

E-Bikes and Lunch – Explore the island on your very own E-bike – get up close and personal with the locals, see things you don’t see from the car or bus, take your time to stop where you want to stop (and shop!) and explore the island in your way.  Stop for lunch on us on your journey**

Nah, I’m all good mate … I’ll do my own thing – and that’s fine and dandy with us – we’ll get you there – and you can enjoy the island the way you want – go to Palm Beach for a swim and an ice cream, head to the Oyster Inn for some of Waiheke’s delicious molluscs and while away the afternoon!  The world is your oyster (get it)

* lunches include a set menu and one glass of wine on arrival – a cash bar will be available.  We’ll get you back to the Ferry Terminal when you’re ready to go.

** lunch includes a set menu however beverages are not included.  We’ll get you back to the Ferry Terminal when you’re ready to go.

Evening

It’s a night off, take the chance to head down to the Viaduct and enjoy some of the nightlife – grab a cold drink and look at the super yachts or head to one of the many amazing restaurants in the city – we can point you in the right direction if you’re looking for some advice.

Breakfast:

To be confirmed – but it will be a goodie!

Business Sessions Sponsored by ABB:

The Other Side of the Ditch – hear from our Australian maaaates on what’s happening in their part of the world – they’ll give us an update on what the skinny is with the Australian markets and how we can work together on an Australasian partnership.

Environmental – things are changing, and Jennifer Taylor from the Accord Transformation Unit will share with us what’s happening in the world of government and how her unit is the conduit (LOL) between MBIE’s policy makers and contractors on how we can make our work sites more sustainable in a practicable way

Recession Proofing and the Markets – the team from Forsyth Barr will give us some insight into what they believe the next few months are going to look like for the New Zealand economy, how you can recession proof your business and develop a strong financial strategy to secure your future.

Marketing – Antony Young from The Media Lab will share his views on how to market your business in the best, most cost effective, efficient way – when times get tougher what can we do to stand out from the rest – where’s the best place to use our marketing budget and how do we measure success?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Michael Greig and Robert Hicks, Rockwell Automation discuss their experiences with AI, how they use it in their business, the impacts on productivity, the pros and cons and what it means to their workforce.

Health – Dr Tom On A Mission – Dr Tom Mulholland is a truly legit doctor who recognised a whole lot of patients who came into the Emergency Department when he was working in the trenches came in with preventable illnesses and now he’s on a mission to help people get ahead of their health and wellbeing.  This interactive session will be fun, a bit confronting (maybe) and highly educational – and Tom’s a bloody good bugger and super entertaining!

 Afternoon:

So many choices!

Auckland is a wonderful place to experience so we’re letting you loose and have on offer a number of activities and excursions which you can enjoy at your leisure.

Each experience runs at your timetable, and we note that none of these excursions include food or beverage.

Auckland Museum – Arguably one of New Zealand’s finest museums with so much to see and do – head down to the Museum and explore the amazing exhibitions they have on offer *
https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/

MOTAT – Museum of Transport and Technology – World famous – this is the most amazing experience for everyone – you might not think you’d be interested in Transport and Technology but we promise there is literally something for you*
https://www.motat.nz/

Shopping – Commercial Bay, 277 Broadway and Sylvia Park are literally the best shopping spots in Auckland and why not take advantage of that!  We will drop you off to 277 Broadway and Sylvia Park (Commercial Bay is an easy downhill walk from the Grand Millennium) and as you’ll be shopping till you drop, we’ll leave it to you to make your own way back!

GIN Garden – The Gin and Tonic Experience will see you create heavenly scented botanical gins to enjoy – take it home and impress your mates!  This is a strictly limited event and we strongly encourage you to register for this now … legit – this is the pick of the bunch for our Saturday afternoon activities.

City Food Walking Tour – Auckland is a vibrant and diverse city with a fabulous food scene. Taste some of the best local artisan treats and iconic NZ foods on this walking tour through the downtown area. Highlights may include an artisanal bakery, artisan ice cream, local chocolatier, fresh seafood from the Hauraki Gulf and a Manuka honey tasting. A ‘must do’ experience for anyone who enjoys good food!

Behind the Scenes at the Civic Theatre – The Civic is one of the last remaining ‘atmospheric’ theatres in Southern Hemisphere. Our knowledgeable tour guides share this atmospheric theatre’s fascinating history, from its inception and design in the 1920s, its scandalous war years, its decline during the 60s and 70s, through to the triumphant restoration and status as one of Auckland’s architectural treasures.  The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Elton John are just some of the big names in music who have graced the stage here, not to mention the 1930’s icon, Freda Stark, who regularly danced here dressed only in gold paint.

Sky City Tower Pass – Iconic Iconic Iconic – there is no other way to describe the Sky City Tower- and we’ve got a pass for you to go up the tower and explore the city from a different perspective.

Devonport Delight – Devonport is a jewel in the crown of Auckland’s North Shore.  Take a short trip on the Ferry (which departs every 30 minutes) and alight at one of the cutest spots Auckland has to offer.  Take a walk up Mt Victoria or across to the North Head Historic Reserve and why not stop off at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum while you’re there – it’s fascinating.   Stop at one of the beautiful sea front bars and restaurants for a bite to eat and enjoy the views of Auckland from a truly unique perspective.

Appreciate the offer, but I think I’ll explore Auckland on my own

* for this experience we will arrange to get you there (departing at 2.00pm) and a single return time of 4.00pm – if you want to come back earlier or later then we ask you make your own way back

Evening:

Conference Dinner hosted by JA Russell and the Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge 2023 Awards

With our friends at JA Russell, we welcome our guests to join us for our final soiree with our formal conference dinner – we will also be celebrating the Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge 2023 Awards and this is our final gathering for the Master Electricians Annual Conference 2023 and we want to send everyone off with a bang!

Check out at your own leisure, farewell, we send you home having reconnected, reengaged, reenergised and recalibrated.

This room is for up to 4 people – A spacious room with floor to ceiling windows and a bathroom with a separate bath and shower and located on floors 10-12.  Club Rooms enjoy Auckland city views.

This room is for up to 2 people. –  Offering space and comfort, the separate living and bedroom areas are perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. Located on levels 10 and above with magnificent city views, Junior Suites include a Californian King bed and floor to ceiling windows.  This price is for 3 nights. 

City Food Walking Tour – Auckland is a vibrant and diverse city with a fabulous food scene. Taste some of the best local artisan treats and iconic NZ foods on this walking tour through the downtown area. Highlights may include an artisanal bakery, artisan ice cream, local chocolatier, fresh seafood from the Hauraki Gulf and a Manuka honey tasting. A ‘must do’ experience for anyone who enjoys good food!

Shopping and Styling – Enjoy a fun shopping experience in Newmarket, the fashion capital of NZ. Your local host will introduce you to some of NZ’s best fashion labels and local boutiques, including speciality stores to suit all shapes and sizes.

Fragrance Making – This Fragrance Experience is the ultimate way to relax, rewind and reward you! Perfumery is the art of blending fragrant botanical essential oils to create a perfume designed especially for you.
https://thebotanicaldistillery.com/