In 2025, the NZAPI Expo heads to the Trafalgar Centre in Nelson Tasman. The Expo will be using both the main stadium as well as the new, light-filled Northern Extension.
The Trafalgar Centre is just a 10-minute stroll to Nelson's vibrant city centre and a 15-minute ocean-side drive from the airport.
Interactive and engaging exhibitors will provide a lively atmosphere, while growers can explore new technology, products, services, and machinery demonstrations, all in one convenient location.
Six specialist workshops will run throughout the day to provide in-depth analysis and discussions, before the always-anticipated awards dinner. Workshop topics lined up include:
Keep an eye on this page for regular updates on content description and speakers.
A transfer service will run between the Trafalgar Centre and various Nelson accommodation providers on Wednesday 30 July to the AGM (afternoon) and following the Welcome Function (early evening). And on Thursday 31 July at the start of the day (before 8am) and conclusion of the Expo (after 4.30pm).
Timings and pick up/drop off locations (map) can be found on the Accommodation page.
| WEDNESDAY 30 JULY | |
| Trafalgar Centre, Stadium | Trafalgar Centre, Northern Extension |
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1500: Delegate Registration and Afternoon Tea 1600: AGM |
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1730: Welcome Function, including guest speaker 1900: Day one closes |
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Free Evening:
Nelson offers a wide variety of dining options. Take a look at a selection of wonderful cafes, restaurants and bars at the link below.
Day Two is brought to you by:
| THURSDAY 31 JULY | |
| Trafalgar Centre, Stadium | Trafalgar Centre, Northern Extension |
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0800: Breakfast, including guest speaker 0845: Principal Sponsor welcome - Plant and Food Research |
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| Expo 2025 open |
0915-0945: Optional workshop #1 1000-1030: Optional workshop #2 |
| 1030-1115: Morning tea | |
| Expo 2025 open |
1130-1200: Optional workshop #3 1215-1245: Optional workshop #4 |
| 1245-1330: Lunch | |
| Expo 2025 open |
1345-1415: Optional workshop #5 1430-1500: Optional workshop #6 |
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1500-1545: Afternoon Tea 1630: Day Two closes |
1830-2230:
Dinner at The Rutherford Hotel
Presentation of the NZ Apples and Pears Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Sponsored by Grochem
0800 - 1300
A variety of optional tours have been planned for delegates. Check out the interesting options including a pipfruit tour, food tours, technology and innovation tours, and more. Make sure you check out the options available, and book early to avoid missing out.
1300
Croplands Equipment is hosting an autonomous sprayer demonstration with Robotics Plus Prospr at:
Willisbrook Orchard, 156 Palmer Road, Brightwater
Join them from 12.30pm for a BBQ lunch followed by the demonstration.
Delegates on the Pipfruit Tour can elect to stay on for the spray demonstration and return to the city at a later time.
