Social Program
Welcome Reception
Sunday 28 September
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Christchurch Art Gallery
This is your first opportunity to catch up with friends and network with new colleagues. Canapés and refreshments will be served. The cost of the welcome reception is included in the cost of a full registration. Additional guests can be booked at a cost of $75.00.
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu opened on 10 May, 2003 in the heart of the city’s cultural precinct. The new $47.5 million facility features two floors of exhibition space, two educational activity areas, an auditorium, a café and wine bar, two retail outlets, a Sculpture Garden and underground parking.
The name ‘Te Puna’ honours waipuna, the well spring (the actual artesian spring on the site) and ‘Waiwhetu’ refers to one of the tributaries in the immediate vicinity, which flows into the Avon River. ‘Waiwhetu’ may also be translated as ‘water in which stars are reflected’.
Through purchases, bequests and donations, the Gallery’s collection now totals over 5,500 items, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, metalwork and photography. The collections gallery is divided into three periods - historical, 20th century and contemporary, some of which will be available for viewing during the welcome reception.
Happy Hour
Monday 29 September
5.15pm - 6.15pm
Christchurch Convention Centre - Exhibition Area
Wind down and enjoy discussions on the day’s proceedings, make dinner plans with colleagues. The cost of the Happy Hour is included in the cost of a full registration. Additional guests can be booked at a cost of $50.00
Conference Dinner
Wednesday 1 October
7.00pm - 11.30pm
Airforce Museum
A Boogie Woogie Bash - A Celebration of the 1940’s The 1940s were a tumultuous time, the early years hurled the world into war and the post war years celebrations brought on the birth of the Baby Boom. Women watched the home front while the men were away, and welcomed them home with a new sense of freedom. Fashion, music and dance were upbeat and fun, Frank Sinatra and the Brat Pack roamed Vegas in Zoot Suits, the Andrews Sisters Boogie Woogie music entertained the troops and the roots of Rock & Roll were just beginning to take shape.
For this celebration of the 1940’s at the Airforce Museum, get into the swing of this pivotal era; wear military memorabilia, snappy suits, padded shoulders, trim waists and ‘victory red’ lipstick.
The cost of the Conference Dinner is included in the cost of a full registration. Additional guests can be booked at a cost of $150.00.
TEFMA EVENTS
TEFMA DINNER
Monday 29 September - 7.00pm
Join TEFMA members to celebrate the achievements of the year. The annual dinner is a great occasion and this evening will be no exception and will definitely be one “not to be missed”. Dinner cost for TEFMA members is $35.00 per head and non members, $150.00 per head. Maximum number for the dinner is 180 so don’t miss out.
TEFMA BREAKFAST (members only)
Tuesday 30 September - 7.00am
Christchurch Town Hall
For those delegates who are early risers, enjoy a quiet morning networking with colleagues over breakfast at the Hyatt and be updated on the official progress of TEFMA through the AGM.
ATEM EVENTS
ATEM BREAKFAST (members only)
Tuesday 30 September - 8.15 - 9.15am
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
For those that enjoy an early start, share a hearty breakfast
with colleagues. A short 3 minute stroll from the
Christchurch Convention Centre will get you there.
Attendance is free for ATEM members.
9th ATEM GHOSTS LUNCH
Tuesday 30 September - 12.30pm
Riccarton House, Christchurch
Step back into history and experience a world of Victorian and Edwardian
splendour offering you a glimpse of days gone by.
The Lunch will be hosted by Warwick Nicoll MNZM and the Guest of Honour will be the NZ Regional Chair, Ali Hughes.
Bookings: The cost is $200.00 (AUD) per person payable in advance. Cheques should be made out to “ATEM Foundation”. Because we need to bank the cheques before leaving Australia, we must insist on payment before Friday 5 September 2008. Please mail your cheque to: ATEM Foundation: PO Box 6050, O’Connor, ACT, 2602
Riccarton House was founded by the Deans family in 1856. The original cottage (restored and in the grounds today) was built in 1843 and was the first European building on the Canterbury Plains. Robbie Deans, the famous coach of the Crusaders Super 14 rugby team, and now the Wallabies coach, is a direct descendant of the family.
You can find out more about the house, dining room and grounds below, or from their website. www.riccartonhouse.co.nz
Riccarton House is a grand Victorian/Edwardian homestead built in three stages- 1856, 1874 and 1900 for Canterbury's pioneeering Deans family. The house is fully restored and is decorated and furnished in appropriate period style. Enjoy casual dining in the 1900 Drawing Room, on the verandah, or in the sunlight of the elegant rose garden courtyard
Surrounded by lawns, mature trees, gardens and native bush, and bordered by the River Avon, the House enjoys the elegant setting of a bygone era. A 10 minute stroll will take you to a tranquil grove of tall kahikatea trees at the heart of an ancient native forest.
MENU
A choice of:
- Citrus, chilli, marinated kalamata and queen's green olives
- West Coast whitebait and Nelson scallops
- Market fish with asparagus, fennel, and cherry tomato salad, salsa verde
- Chargrilled Canterbury Lamb with new potato and fresh herb salad, caper and olive salsa
- Mixed salad greens with balsamic dressing
- A choice of four cheeses with crackers, grissini, chutney and fruit
WINE LIST
Muddy Water Unplugged Riesling 2006, Waipara, NZ
Leaning Rock Pinot Noir 2003, Central Otago, NZ
Nevis Bluff Pinot Noir 2002, Central Otago, NZ
Logan Cabernet Merlot 1999, Orange, Australia
Bridge Pa Syrah 2005, Hawkes Bay, NZ
Chapel Hill 'The Vicar' Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2001, McLaren Vale, Australia
Penfold's Hermitage Grange 2001, Barrossa Valley, Australia (donated by the ATEM Secretariat)
