Wildlife rehabilitators of NZ (WReNZ) Conference - Christchurch - 7-8 Aug 2010

[Dave Houston]

To be held 7/8th August 2010 at the Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard Road Christchurch
(Within Easy Walking Distance from Airport)

For those involved in Avian Vet practice
Doc Permit Holders, Doc Staff, and those involved or interested in Rehab.

Speakers and Workshops
Networking with Other Rehabbers
Native bird care
Husbandry, first aid etc
In keeping with the new minimum standards
Conference Buffet Dinner Saturday night at the SUDIMA HOTEL   $36+GST to be paid for on the night. Maximum number is limited to 40 people.
Sudima Hotel Is located next door to the Antarctic Centre

Registrations Now Open

Early Bird Registration Fee (before June 7th 2010) $90 per person
Registration Fee ( after June 7th 2010)    $100 per person
This fee includes entry to Antarctic Centre (Normally $35 per person),
2 lunches,2 morning and 2 afternoon teas. Complimentary Parking

NB Early Registration, Travel & Accommodation Booking Recommended as the All Blacks are hoping to beat the Wallabys on the Saturday.

Accommodation
Goggle accommodation Christchurch airport and you will come up with Hotels-Motels- Holiday Parks. Sudima Standard Room Twin share $135-$180 per room per night – North South Holiday Park $117-$66 per 2 Adult.
Jasons and  AA Books or Web sites are also helpful.

For further Information & Registration
Please Contact Jackie Stevenson
2A Glen Place, Parklands, Christchurch 8083, Ph. 03 3831488
Email gary.stevenson@xtra.co.nz

Draft Program

Saturday 7th

8.30am Registration
9.00amWelcome – Introduction- Update on Standards (WReNZ  committee) Q&A
10.30am Morning Tea
10.45am Thomas & Kristina Penguin Rescue & Oil Spills
11.15am May Evans Kereru and Tui Rehab.
11.45am Phil Bradfield      NZ  Falconery Blenheim
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Anita- DOC CHCH    Update of Conservancy
2.00pm  Antarctic Presentation & Behind the Scenes
3.30pm Afternoon Tea

Sunday 8th
9.00am Species Specialist-Tara Atkinson-Orana Park
9.30am Andrew Crossland – CCC Ranger Ornithologist   
Getting the Correct ID
10.00am Specialist Talk- Bridie?
10.30am Morning Tea
10.45am Workshops- First Aid
12.15pm Lunch
1.00pm Clare Green    Progress Wildlife Hospital, Visit ? Guidelines for developing relationships, Vets & Carers
2.00pm Regional Reports & Interesting Bird Cases
3.00pm Afternon Tea
3.15pm Rounding Up- Questions- Next location