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The 2008 Deer Industry Conference

Themed "positive action", the conference will build on the "spirit of a nation" southern theme. With an opening welcome evening featuring venison versatility on display through the locally invited chefs and introductory technical sessions, this year's conference will be full of positive highlights for the New Zealand deer industry.

Topics of interest will include advancement of the productivity strategy and Focus Farms and a review of the AHB national pest management strategy. It will also feature the DINZ FGM and NZDFA AGM along with the annual awards dinner and entertainment.

Registration will be handled through Dunedin Conference Management (pat@dcms.co.nz), 03 477 1377, or through the DINZ office with Natalie Fraser (natalie.fraser@deernz.org), 04 471 6110.

A printed version of the form will be ditrubuted via Deer Industry News closer to the time, however if you would like to get in early and take advantage of the discounted price, please feel free to use the below interactive registration form for ease. Completed registration forms are to be sent to pat@dcms.co.nz.

	2008 Conference Registration Form (278KB)

Positive Industry Partners' Support

As always, we appreciate the loyal inputs of our industry partners and sponsors, and are proud to have committed support of industry partners such as...

Rabobank

Ravensdown

Alliance Group

Telford Agricultural Polytechnic

GoldPine

2008 Conference Programme

Please find a downloadable document outlining the proposed conference programme.

(This may be subject to change.)

	2008 Conference Programme (56KB)

Please continue to check this page as we will be updating it regularly coming up to conference. For any enquiries in the meantime, please contact Natalie Fraser (04 471 6110) or Tony Pearse (021 719 038) at Deer Industry New Zealand.

The 2008 Deer Industry New Zealand Environmental Awards

Entries close 4:00pm Friday 8 February 2008.

Awards ceremony held 14 May 2008 at the annual Industry conference.

The Deer Industry New Zealand Environmental Awards are back in 2008, with the Premier Award - "the Elworthy Environmental Award" involving a cash prize of $2,500 as well as a commemorative plaque and tree and awards dinner attendance.
The Premier Award recognises leadership in environmental sustainability and excellence in land management as an industry priority and incentive to all.

Merit award prizes are also to be won. Special recognition will be shown through prizes from committed sponsors for entrants who deserve credit for unique environmental management programmes.

For the 2008 information pack, including an entry form and conditions of entry click below.

	2008 Deer Industry Environmental Awards (259KB)