26th - 28th September 2024
Addington Raceway & Events Centre, Christchurch
Master Joiners welcome keynote speaker The Joinery Coach, Bruce Poling.
We hear on-point and knowledgeable insights. With keynote speaker Bruce Poling, The Joinery Coach for practical demonstrations, and actionable insights, elevate your joinery practices. Gain invaluable knowledge directly from MBIE experts on regulatory changes. Learn from Tavendale and Partners on construction contracts and explore Low-E glass and related systems with industry experts. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in joinery innovation!
From the trenches topics include contracts and how we manage their performance, ensuring we understand the regulatory changes ahead and how to adapt to those changes. Manufacturing flow, customer flow and team flow are among the shared conversations you will find at conference 2024. What are your pain points? Bring your conversation to conference and join in the network of knowledge sharing.
Explore excellence with our exhibitors and enjoy fine coffee. From material advancements to precision hardware, each exhibitor embodies joinery quality. Visit their booths and schedule a post-conference rep visit to enhance your projects. They share your passion for joinery!
Get ready for an unforgettable Saturday at Conference 2024, packed with thrilling adventures! Choose from brain-teasing Escape Rooms, exhilarating ziplining, or scenic bike riding. Prefer a more relaxed vibe? Enjoy tours of gin and craft beer breweries. Don’t forget to explore our partners program at the Gondola and Paint’n’Sip. Whether you’re seeking thrills or relaxation, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this chance to unwind, connect, and create lasting memories!
Conference Program
Please note delegate transport will be available from Christchurch CBD and Addington.
11.00am Registrations Desk Open – Level 3
12.00pm Joinery Factory Tour
Join us to visit Ryan’s Kitchens, a family-owned business in Christchurch. The team at Ryan’s Kitchens offers a complete range of services, including design, manufacturing, and installation. We will also visit Ara Training Campus, which provides both part-time and full-time joinery training opportunities. This includes a Certificate in Joinery with options for specializing in stairs or cabinetry.
Buses will be available for delegates in the Addington venue carpark. The buses will leave at 12:00 pm and return at 3:00 pm.
3.00pm – The Master Joiners Assembly – facilitated by the Master Joiners Executive Committee, you’re welcome to join one of the four discussion topics:
- Master Joiner Standards
- Your team and your membership
- Insights into the Joinery workforce
- Joinery growth outlook
5.00pm – Happy Hour in the exhibition!
Is anyone thirsty? Let’s grab some refreshments before we head into the gathering.
6.00pm – The Gathering with industry exhibitors
Come join us at The Gathering; it’s been a while since our industry last gathered together. You’ll enjoy good food and drinks at the exhibition on level 2. Sponsored by Nelson Pine, it’s a chance to connect with the Nelson Pine team, a world leader in environmentally responsible MDF production.
9.00pm – Delegate transport – Goodnight all, buses depart Addington venue to the city centre
8.00am – Breakfast in the trades
9.00am – Good Morning from President, Nathan Busch
(9am – 3pm: Partners Programme – buses depart from Addington venue main entrance, have fun!)
9.10am – Keynote Speaker – The Joinery Coach, Bruce Poling covers growing your business without going broke, attracting great talent, increasing profits without crazy hours and answer your direct questions.
9.50am – Construction Contracts – Jared Holt and Olivia MacGregor, Tavendale & Partners – The focus will be on managing contractual aspects of joinery trades, including removing key provisions joiners should be wary of in proposed subcontracts, requesting key provisions that may be missing, and handling challenging communications during the works such as issuing notices of variations and delays, along with other considerations for dispute resolution.
10.20am – Morning tea in the exhibition
10.40am – Compliant Timber Joiner – TS 4211 and other regulatory updates with MBIE.
11.30am – Wood Dust – Jane Cuming, Technical Manager, Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA).
WPMA is currently advocating for a change in the way WorKSafe set Worker Exposure Standards (WES). In this presentation Jane will describe what needs to change and why. She will also briefly touch on what is happening with softwood dust WES. 
12.00pm – Lunch – Ready to eat? Refuel in the Silks Exhibition Lounge.
1.00pm – 1.40pm – Concurrent Break Out Sessions – you choose which one!
Glazing – Low E Glass – Selecting and Using Low-E Glass for Optimal Performance
Understanding low-emissivity (low-e) glass is crucial for energy-efficient, comfortable, and visually appealing buildings. We discuss factors to consider when choosing low-e glass including climate, building orientation, aesthetic requirements, and compatibility with joinery. We’ll cover compatibility between low-e coatings and spacer materials when integrating low-e glass in timber joinery to prevent chemical reactions and maintain the glazing unit’s integrity.
About our speakers: Brendon Peterson and Maurice Earl from Architectural Glass Products (AGP) shared insights from their world-class facility in Hautapu near Cambridge. AGP, awarded the 2022 Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Growth award, exemplifies excellence in double glazing manufacturing, providing high-quality products.
Joinery Detailing Qualification
New Zealand Diploma in Joinery Detailing (Level 5) and skill standards.
This breakout session will have a panel of representatives to answer your questions about the role of Waihanga Ara Rau working with industry to develop the new joinery detailing qualification and skills standards.
The session will include:
- A short presentation on Waihanga Ara Rau and how skill standards provide benefits to industry.
- A discussion activity.
- A panel to answer your questions on the new products and next steps.
There will also be information on how you can provide feedback and hear about any future developments. 
1.40pm – The Joinery Coach Demonstration – We are getting hands on!
Explore how to turn your passion for craftsmanship into a successful business. In this session, we will discuss changing your mindset from being a technician to an entrepreneur, increasing productivity with modern technology, and boosting business efficiency through hands-on simulations. Join The Joinery Coach to learn how to balance your love for the craft with business success.
3.00pm – Touchpoints of Solvency with RITANZ – Panel Discussion
RITANZ supports professionals in New Zealand’s insolvency industry. Our presentation will showcase steps for managing solvency risks and seeking timely guidance. Through real-world examples and industry trends, delegates will learn to strengthen their businesses and achieve sustained success. This session will empower you to seize control of your future and actively shape it. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable strategies for safeguarding your business and charting a course towards sustained success. 
3.30pm – Closing Address – Nathan Moore, Vice President
4.30pm – Trackside with Master Joiners – sponsored by Laminex
After a full day at the conference, relax with a delicious buffet and some refreshing drinks. Don’t miss the chance to win the mobile gate ride, simply drop by the Laminex exhibition stand to meet the team and put your name in the draw. The event kicks off at 4:30 pm and goes on until 9:00 pm.
9.00pm – Buses depart for city center.
8.00am – Breakfast with the Exhibitors
9.00am – Arna Ward – hairdressing to Joinery manufacturing.
Meet Arna Ward, a 36-year-old single mother from Invercargill, bravely pursued her passion for joinery after a 12-year career as a hairdresser. Despite initial challenges, she found a welcoming environment at JB Joinery, where she now leads her own team and mentors apprentices.
Arna is committed to empowering more women to join the joinery industry, finding the work immensely fulfilling. Despite the occasional frustration, the pride of completing a project makes it all worthwhile.Arna Ward, a 36-year-old single mom from Invercargill, transitioned from a 12-year career as a hairdresser to pursue her passion for joinery. Despite facing initial challenges, she found a supportive environment at JB Joinery. Now, she not only runs her own crew but also trains apprentices. Arna is determined to encourage more women to join the joinery industry and finds the work immensely rewarding. She believes that despite the frustrations, the satisfaction of completing a project makes it all worth it.
9.30 am – Ara Institute of Training discusses learning pathways in joinery.
10.00 am – Emma Dunkley of NAWIC shares insights into the work of organisation, its progress and will share what is trending.
An open floor panel discussion will follow the presentations.
11.00am – Saturday Activities Depart
Saturday activities depart 11.30am and return to city centre by 4pm
- Escape Rooms Challenge – tap into your detective skills and see if you can escape the room followed by Lunch at Little High Eatery proudly sponsored by FIT NZ
- Canterbury craft beer or gin tour – enjoy the local brews and gins, with Lunch at Melton Estate proudly sponsored by Hettich
- Christchurch Adventures Zipline or mountain biking – for all you thrill seekers, get outside and see Christchurch from a different perspective sponsored by Hafele
- Jacks Showroom Visit – Munch on machinery! A bite for lunch plus demos of Felder’s PCS safety saw, 5-axis CNC and NZ’s latest edgebander from KDT. Grab a ride from Addington to Jacks showroom: 159 Ferry Road, Christchurch. Open Saturday just for you. Register online now!
Join in this annual celebration of excellence from across all of timber joinery.
Held at Christ’s College, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch City Centre.
6.00pm – Cocktails on the green.
6.30pm – The festivities begin.
11.00pm – Transport departs
Join us for a relaxing day at the Partners Program on Friday, September 27th, 2024. The day will begin with buses departing from Addington Raceway and Event Centre at 9:30 AM and returning by 3:30 PM. The registration fee is all-inclusive of activities, lunch, and bus transit.
First, you will take a breathtaking gondola ride up to the summit station to marvel at the beauty of Christchurch. While there, you can enjoy some shopping and visit the scan and learn site to learn more about the amazing views before you.
After taking in the sights, you will head to Paint n Sip, where you will be provided with all the equipment you need to paint like a pro, with a glass of giggles on the side. Then it’s off to indulge in a traditional Christchurch lunch.
Let your inner artist shine at the Partners Program. We’re crafting the future, and we welcome you to join us!
Here a brief schedule. Once registered you will receive the full schedule and lunch options.
9.30 AM – Buses leave from Addington heading to the Christchurch Gondola ride in Heathcote Valley
11:00 AM: Bus pick-up to city centre for Paint and Sip
1:15 PM: Bus pick-up to Café Therapy for lunch
3:00 PM: Bus pick-up back to Addington Raceway
To register for the Partners Program click the registration button and follow the prompts. Please note that Partners registered for the Partners Program are welcome to register for the networking and Saturday activities.
And if you haven’t seen Christchurch in spring, now’s the time — it’s just beautiful.
Conference Sponsors
Conference Accommodation
We recommend booking your flights and accommodation nice and early. We’ve arranged some discounted rates with the following hotels that you’re more than welcome to book directly. We will have bus transport to and from the CBD during the event.
NZ First Socially Sustainable Stay
Guests can book directly on our website, please find website link here: Hotel Give – A Socially Sustainable Stay – Hotel Give
- Promo code: MJConference24
- Discount: 10% off (Classic rooms and deluxe rooms)
- Stay dates: 26th – 28th September
- Book dates: Open now
Alternatively, guests can call our frontline team on: 03 550 7005.
Please find information on Hotel Give here: https://hotelgive.nz/
We have a Bistro and a Café on site. Please let us know if you would like to arrange meals too.
Please visit our Bistro here – Number Six – Hotel Give
Booking Terms:
- We would require 25% deposit to confirm the booking.
- Full payment must be made 7 days prior to arrival, unless otherwise arranged.
- Please note that any Any amendments to your booking must be made 2 weeks before check-in, otherwise rooms may be charged accordingly.
- If you wish to cancel your reservation, this will need to be done in writing 2 weeks prior to arrival.
- If you wish to cancel within the 2 weeks of your arrival, we will expect the full cost as per Invoice.
Guests are invited to book accommodation via the Fable Christchurch website.
- Promo code: MJA2024
- Discount: 15% off the available rate on bookings
- Booking dates: for the period 25th – 29th September 2024
- 7-day cancellation terms and subject to availability
Guests receive a discount off the best available rate at Sudima Christchurch City
- Promo code: MJ2024
- Discount: 15% off best available rate (Lux King and Lux twin rooms)
- Stay dates: 25th to 29th September 2024
- Book dates: Closes 4th September 2024
Instructions on how to book:
- Go to Accommodation Christchurch Central | Sudima Hotels (sudimahotels.com and choose Christchurch City)
- Select dates and enter promo code MJ2024
- Click Find Availability and it will come up with the available rooms and discounted price
Pref Code Offer: (no rooms held)
Offer of discounted flexible rates at Novotel Cathedral Square and Ibis Christchurch.
- Promo code: MJ2024
- Discount: 12% off flexible rates
- Stay dates: 25th to 29th September 2024
- Book dates: Closes 11th September 2024
Terms:
Offer is valid up to 14 days prior to arrival. Rates are subject to availability.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card valid at the date of the start of your stay, unless otherwise specified.
No cancellation charge applies until 30 days, 18:00 (Local time) before arrival. Between 30 days & 14 days, hotel will charge the first night. Thereafter, amount due not refundable.
Conference Exhibitors
Are you an Exhibitor?
If you have a product or service that you think our Master Joiners should see, we’d love for you to be showcased in our exhibition. It’s a great way to get in front of a Joiner audience and provide insight and trends to these master crafts(wo)men.
For bookings and inquiries please email operations@masterjoiners.co.nz. Spaces are are limited and bookings close August 2nd 2024.