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Phil Wardale, the Association’s Secretary, that New Zealand has been awarded the next International Council of Marine Industries Association’s World


Marinas Conference after a competitive bid process. The conference will take place in Auckland in March, 2018, at the conclusion of the Volvo Ocean Race


and this will be its first venture into the Southern Hemisphere since Sydney, Australia, was chosen as the host in 2002.


Mature market New Zealand is considered a mature marina market, so the conference will explore how the nation’s marinas have redeveloped their facilities in a way that provides the necessary facilities for the boater, but also allows the public access and enjoyment of what a marina has to offer. Phil Wardale commented,


“It will draw delegates from all over the world, who will come to New Zealand to understand the way that we manage and run our marina facilities, which many people from overseas believe we do rather well (if we say so ourselves). In particular, there is a ‘kiwi’ way of focusing on the environment, with operators multi-tasking their management of the facility as compared to


Viaduct Harbour is located in the heart of Auckland City.


Providing about 280 berths, Whitianga Marina is named after its subtropical home.


overseas facilities that have larger numbers of staff ”.


Dry stack dinner The NZMOA proposes to hold the event’s gala dinner in the truly unique and exciting location of the Pier 21 dry stack facility. This unique over-the-water location in downtown Auckland provides stunning views of both Westhaven Marina and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Pier 21 is home to over 200 vessels and will give the conference delegates a different experience compared to a traditional dinner venue. The dry stack facility will be


in operation until the start of the dinner, affording an opportunity for a display of the gantry style system for the benefit of diners if the table layout allows. This unique setting is likely to ensure an occasion that remains in delegates’ minds long after the conference is over.


FEBRUARY 2017 • MARINA ASIA-PACIFIC


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