If a record turnout at the NZMOA Annual Marina & Boatyard Conference is an expression of our industry’s optimism and confidence, then it’s clear we have a bright future.
100 attendees, more than any other conference, travelled to Northland for the September event.
With a theme of ‘regeneration’, the event included two days of conference, a day long coached tour of existing and new operations across Northland , as well as the presentation of the annual NZMOA Marina of the Year Awards for 2019.
Thank you to all those involved and again any other feedback on the event or future ones please let us know.
Chris Galbraith
Chair, NZMOA
Photo Highlights
From top to bottom, left to right: Unveiling of the Hāngi - Copthorne Hotel Conference Day 1 - A tour of Bay of Islands Marina in Opua - Dinner at the Waitangi Museum on Day 1 - Life boat transport to the Gala Dinner in Russell on Day 2.
Like all great events, this one would not be possible without our sponsors. Thank you to all those that hosted and informed us across the three days.
Total Marine, Allied Fastenings, Crombie Lockwood, Bellingham Marine, Dixon Marine Products, Shearwater Consulting, Marathon Products Ltd, Tallykey, Reid Technology, GOfuel and Petroleum Logistics, PacsoftNG Marine Management Software Solutions, Man Overboard Marina Alarm Systems, Heron Ship Repair, Rothbury Insurance Brokers and Total Floating Systems.
Hon Shane Jones, Minister of Economic Development (pictured, left), connected us with the Provincial Growth Fund and reminded us of the role that marine infrastructure plays in the economic development of the regions in our island nation. The Minister highlighted the projects already supported by this fund in Northland, including the new superyacht facilities at Bay of Islands Marina, and indicated support for future projects including Whakatane and Port Tarakohe. Conveniently, he was able to inspect the finished pontoons on Russell Wharf and progress on Paihia Wharf just prior to announcing the winners of the NZMOA Marina Awards at The Duke.
Conference Intel
New Exec Members
Andrew Welsh from Chaffers Marina and associate member Andrew Wilkes from Dixon Marine have joined the Executive Team including Chris Galbraith (Chair) Tom Warren (Vice Chair), Phil Wardale (Treasurer), Gareth Wilson (Auckland), Steve McKeown (Marlborough), Tony Arnold (Bay of Plenty).
Our outgoing executive are Sue Amos, Keith Hogan and Joe Nowak. Thanks to each of you for your contribution to NZMOA in recent years.
Look out for the latest issue of the Marina Industry Association magazine (Australia), Waterline, for this coverage of the results of NZMOA's Marina Awards for 2019, as well as this story in the NZ Herald online and the Northern Advocate about Bay of Islands Marina's win.
The 2020 Marinas and Boatyard Conference and Annual General Meeting is likely to be held from 9-11 September 2020 in Auckland. This is a great opportunity to check out infrastructure that is in place for the 36th America’s Cup and
We have set this date in consultation with the MIAA to encourage Certified Marina Managers to travel here from Australia for a CMM meeting in Auckland.
Membership resolves to increase member services
NZMOA’s Annual General Meeting was an opportunity to reflect on the association’s aspirations for the future.
Chair Chris Galbraith highlighted the executive’s desire to invest in membership services and meet the growing demand for support. He noted that it was a real positive that members are reaching out for additional and improved services and that the Association needed to be responsive to these. This challenge is not always able to be met by the dedicated volunteer executive team and that additional external support is required. There was wide support for this endeavour and members were in agreement to fund the required support through retained earnings this year, and budgeted for in the future.
Member subscriptions were increased for the first time in ten years by $100 to a base fee of $500 (plus a per berth rate for marina members). Members will receive their invoices, and membership certificates, this next week.
Following a successful renewal, Whangamata Marina received its new Clean Marina flag in September. Pictured from left to right is Ross Stewart, President of the Whangamata Marina Society with Susan Amos, Manager of Whangamata Marina and Phil Wardale of NZMOA.
New Graduate
Congratulations to Mark Woodmore, recipient of a New Zealand Certificate of Marina Facilities (Level 4) in Marina Operations from New Zealand Marine & Composites ITO. Pictured here (left) receiving his certificate from NZMOA Chairperson Chris Galbraith.
In upcoming issues:
The Clean Marinas refresh
Launch of the new NZMOA Operators Forum
A new look NZMOA website
