Dairy Women’s Network hits Queenstown for 2017 conference

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19 October 2016

Dairy Women’s Network hits Queenstown for 2017 conference                    

New Zealand’s favourite visitor destination has been selected for Dairy Women’s Network’s 2017 conference.

The Network is extremely excited to be holding its signature annual event, titled ‘DWN17’, at Queenstown’s Rydges Lakeland Resort on May 11-12 next year.

“Queenstown is without a doubt one of New Zealand’s premium destinations for international and domestic travelers alike, boasting an exquisite setting with something for everyone, and we are thrilled to be able to host DWN17 there,” said Dairy Women’s Network chief executive Zelda de Villiers.

“Given the amazing destination, we have purposefully planned the event for a Thursday and Friday so members can use the opportunity to extend their trip into a family weekend – or even a girls’ weekend away.”

Rydges Lakeland Resort is on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and just five minutes’ walk from the center of town, with a range of accommodation options available in and around the venue.

“Being a visitor  destination, Queenstown is completely geared towards conference delegates , meaning it’s easily accessible, has great public transport and when it comes to tourism  activities, there’s something for everyone,” said Southland dairy farmer and conference committee member Katrina Thomas.

“As a committee, we plan to capitalise on Queenstown’s primary industries – namely viticulture and fruit - as well as its breathtaking landscapes and world-class visitor attractions and activities.”

Planning for the conference itself, which is again being sponsored by livestock identification company Allflex, is now in full swing.

The DWN17 theme is ‘Connect’, which has many layers and is timely in the industry, said DWN chief executive Zelda de Villiers.

Conference committee chair Alison Ferris of Te Kuiti said she is excited to be able to organise such a big event in the DWN calendar.

“It is the perfect venue and time of the year to connect with one other. The dairy season will be slowing down, providing a perfect opportunity to combine conference with some time out with family and/or a group of friends.

“There will be seven workshops held over the course of the two days; three onsite workshops per day as well as an exciting offsite one,” she said.

“Another aspect of this year’s conference is a real push towards making the event environmentally friendly.

“Ideas around this so far, include using reusable water bottles and coffee cups rather than the traditional plastic and paper. Conference partners will also be encouraged to consider going paperless and think of alternative ways to market their products.”

“In the coming weeks we will confirm keynote speakers, workshop topics, and details around the Dairy Woman of the Year and Dairy Community Leadership awards dinner so keep an eye out in the media and on our website and our social media channels,” said de Villiers.

“In the meantime, I would encourage members to talk to their family and friends about getting together for DWN17, and to check out accommodation and all the things to see and do in Queenstown because this is a conference they don’t want to miss.”

For more information about Dairy Women’s Network and DWN17, visit www.dwn.co.nz

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