6.00pm Thursday 3rd November 2011 Welcome Cocktail Function at the Nelson Yacht Club sponsored by Regal King Salmon 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.30am 11.00am 12 noon 7.00pm Friday 4th November 2011 Breakfast at Kush Coffee (optional) Details here Welcome and opening Keynote Speaker - Lyndey Milan (Australia) “The ever-changing world of the food writer” Morning tea Canterbury Tales Jonny Schwass, Tina Duncan, Richard Till will share experiences and insights of post earthquake Christchurch Noon until 5.30pm  FORUM ON WHEELS details here Choice of 3 tours including restaurant lunch, followed by a visit to producers / wineries Gala Awards Dinner - World of Wearable Art Museum Sponsored by - NZ Beef + Lamb. 8.00am 9.30am 10.30am 12 noon Saturday 5th November 2011 Nelson Market visit 8am (2 mins walk from Rutherford Hotel) NZGFW Annual General Meeting New Zealand’s Fishing & Seafood Industry Speakers will explore the past and present state of our fishing industry.  This promises to be an illuminating session, not to be missed! Catch the Wave Speakers are:  Danette Olsen (Aquaculture Centre Cawthron Institute) Ropata Taylor (Wakatu Incorporated) Rachel Taulelei ( Yellow Brick Road and Wellington City Market) FORUM ON WHEELS  Another round of tours that include lunch, and all finishing at Neudorf Winery for a wine down party and meet the producers, with Kevin Hopgood. details here Saturday evening: Food writers to organise their own dinners in the restaurants around town. Click here for a list of recommended restaurants. Sunday 6 November:  Optional trip to Marlborough This tour has now been cancelled. Programme Conference Secretariat: Conferences & Events Ltd. Email NZGFW@confer.co.nz  With Thanks to our Sponsors Dinner and Award sponsors