OFFICIAL OPENING DINNER
Sponsored by the Wellington District
Date: Monday 1 March 2021
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Venue: Masonic Hotel, Corner of Tennyson Street and Marine Parade – Gatsby Function Room
Theme: Art Deco
Dress: Art Deco style
There is no better way to kick off conference in the 'Art Deco City' than with an Art Deco themed Official Opening Dinner bought to your by the Wellington District.
NAPIER PRISON TOUR & ESCAPE ROOM & CASUAL DINNER
@ CRAB FARM WINERY
Sponsored by
Art Deco Buses will depart from outside the Napier War Memorial & Conference Centre at 2:00pm
Date: Tuesday 2 March 2021
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Napier Prison
Dress Code: Casual
Napier Prison is the oldest penal complex in New Zealand, having opened in 1862 and finally closed its doors in 1993. Join us for a historic tour to hear about the different buildings in the ground of the prison, such as The Pound, originally housing unstable patients, can you guess the origins of its name? Learn why the toilet doors had to be shortened, about the graffiti and gang propaganda, why the prisoners in the graveyard were buried in a strange position and more…
But wait there is more…. Using your eyes, ears, wits and wiles your team will need to figure out the clues presented to you, open the locks that keep you from your goal and gather together what you need to escape. Experience the worldwide Escape Game phenomenon inside a unique and unforgettable location
Art Deco Buses will depart from Napier Prison at 5:00pm, you will be taken on a tour of Napier and ending at the Crab Farm Winery.
CASUAL DINNER @ CRAB FARM WINERY
Sponsored by Windsor Industries
Date: Tuesday 2 March 2020
Time: 5:45pm – 9:30
Venue: Crab Farm Winery
Dress: Casual
Crab Farm Winery is a boutique family owned and operated winery and restaurant located just out of Napier in Bay View. Established in 1987 they offer a wide range of wines all grown on their three vineyards located throughout Hawkes Bay. We will finish the day with a Crab Farm experience - wine tasting, platters and a sumptuous dinner in their sunny courtyard and shaded treehouse.
GALA DINNER & GRADUATION
Gala Dinner Sponsored by Lucentt
Entertainment Sponsored by Taylormade Caskets
Date: Wednesday 3 March 2021
Time: 6:00pm – late
Venue: Napier War Memorial & Conference Centre Ballroom
Dress: Formal – option to wear your Art Deco theme again
The final night, an opportunity to put on your glad rags and dine in style with entertainment to get your shoes tapping. We will also be including the Graduation for our 2019 Funeral Directing Diploma students who due to COVID had their graduation cancelled this year.
PARTNERS DAY TRIP
Date: Tuesday 2 March 2021
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm
Dress Code: Casual
Cost: $61+gst (includes lunch, 1 x glass of wine/juice & transport)
With an eclectic mix of boutique stores and providores. The Havelock North Village provides an intimate shopping experience. Enjoy an hour & a half to shop at your leisure. https://www.havelocknorthnz.com/shop/
From there we will visit a very special place in the heart of beautiful Hawke's Bay. Set in the countryside, Birdwood’s is a 'must see' for all visitors. You will have time to wander through the gallery, sculpture garden, and the much-loved old-fashioned sweet shop before having lunch in the Garden Room https://birdwoods.co.nz/
TIMETABLE
8:45am | Transport departs from outside the Napier War Memorial & Conference Centre |
9:15am | Arrive at Havelock North Village for shopping at leisure |
10:50am | Depart for Birdwood |
11:00am | Arrive at Birdwoods - wander through the gallery, sculpture garden and sweet shop |
12:00pm | Lunch in the Garden Room |
1:00pm | Depart for Napier |
DRESS CODE
Official Opening Dinner | Art Deco Theme |
Education Sessions | Business Attire |
Napier Prison & Escape Room | Casual (suncreen, hat) |
Casual Dinner & Crab Farm Winery | Casual (sunscreen, hat) |
Gala Dinner & Graduation | Formal |
Partners Day Trip | Casual (sunscreen, hat) |