The social programme consists of the following functions, of which delegates, partners and exhibitors are welcome to attend. The delegate and partner registration packages include tickets for each of these functions. Additional tickets can be purchased during registration.

Vickers Rock Collection Field Trip & BBQ lunch – Wednesday 13 July

A trip to New Plymouth would not be complete without a visit to the late Russell Vickers Rock Collection.  Russell was a great collector and amassed an impressive collection over his lifetime, this collection is now looked after by his daughter Sandra who welcomes the QuarryNZ delegates to the property.  With collections in the house, garage and outside there will be plenty to take in as well as a walk through the native bush grove.  Russell’s collection includes rare rocks imported from all around the world, blown Stainless Steel spheres, Grand Canyon 225-million-year-old piece of wood petrified into rock, photo display of early 1900 York Road Quarry and details of the train track that ran into the National Park plus much more.  After the field trip we head back to TSB Stadium for a BBQ lunch in the Exhibition area before the IOQ and AQA AGMs.

10:30am Buses depart TSB Stadium

11:00am Viewing of Vickers Rock Collection

12:00pm Buses return to TSB Stadium

12:30pm BBQ lunch at TSB Stadium followed by IOQ and AQA AGMs

Dress code: conference attire

TerraCat Welcome Dinner – Wednesday 13 July

5:45pm Buses pick up from registered hotels

6:15pm Pre-dinner drinks

7:15pm TerraCat Welcome Dinner

Dress code: informal smart casual

Real Steel Happy Hour – Thursday 14 July

5:00pm Real Steel Happy Hour – TSB Stadium

Dress code: conference attire

TDX Ltd Awards Dinner – Friday 15 July

5:45pm Buses pick up from registered hotels

6:15pm Pre-dinner drinks

7:15pm TDX Ltd Awards Dinner

Dress code: Black tie