Kia Ora - Welcome to Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand
The city of Christchurch, along with Skål International New Zealand welcomes delegates to the region of open hearts, open minds and open spaces.
Join us for the Skål New Zealand 55th AGM and National Assembly
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 April 2025.
Welcome
It is an absolute pleasure and honour to welcome such a distinguished delegation to our Skål New Zealand AGM and Assembly, with esteemed guests from around the world, including:
• Denise Scrafton, Skål International President 2025 (Australia)
• Andres Hayes, Vice President 2025 / President Elect 2026 (USA)
• Mohan NSN, Director Region 10 / Deputy Vice President 2025 (India)
• Kevin Rautenbach, Director Region 11 (Thailand)
• Bruce Garrett, Director Region 13 (New Zealand)
We are also delighted to welcome Deputy Director Graham Mann, Skål Australia President Ash Munn, and a fantastic contingent of Australian Skålleagues.
This marks the first time since January 2020, when the Skål Executive Board last met in Christchurch, that we will host such an esteemed group of international leaders.
As the biggest event on the Skål New Zealand calendar for 2025 (because we took second place for that other big Skål Congress! 😊), this gathering will also celebrate 55 years of our largest club – Christchurch. The weekend will conclude with the presentation of the Skålleague of the Year award, announcing our raffle winners and a special wine auction.
I warmly invite you all to join us and look forward to welcoming you to Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Yours in Skål
Victoria Wales | President Skål International New Zealand
The Program*
*Program is subject to change
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This day is optional
Arrival at leisure - Activities will be on offer and available to pre book
Informal get together for people who have arrived – Drinks and Dinner along The Terrace (POA)
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Arrival at leisure - Activities will be on offer and available to pre book
9.30am – 1.00pm | Skål New Zealand Executive Board meeting (invitation only)
1.00pm – 3.00pm | Skål New Zealand Club Presidents meeting with Skål International guests (invitation only)
5.30pm – 8.00pm | Welcome Function at Christchurch Gondola in conjunction with Skål Christchurch celebrating 55 years of the club
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8.30am – 9.30am | AGM
9.30am – 10.30am | Skålleague Exhibition with morning tea
10.30am – 11.05am | Panel One - The value of Events to a city
11.10am – 11.55am | Presentation / Workshop – Better Club Practices getting the most out of Skål (Membership, Networking, Succession planning, understanding the Florimond Volckaert Fund)
12noon – 12.45pm | Skålleague Exhibition with lunch
12.45pm – 1.20pm | Presentation / Workshop – Sustainability
1.25pm – 2.00pm | Panel Two – Industry Trends (with an International, Australian, and New Zealand perspective)
2.00pm | Assembly Close
At leisure
6.00pm | Gala Dinner with New Zealand Skålleague of the Year Presentation and wine auction at Christchurch International Antarctic Centre
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With an extra hours sleep in with Day Light Saving ending!
9.30am – 12noon | Farewell Brunch at Hotel Montreal
Activities will be on offer and available to pre book before your departure
Raffle
🎟️ Win an Amazing Travel Prize! 🌍✈️
Support Skål New Zealand and be in to win one of three incredible travel prizes! 🎉
Only 200 tickets available at NZ$50 each.
💰 All proceeds go towards Skål New Zealand’s operating costs.
🎟️ Drawn Saturday, 5 April - don’t miss out! Grab your ticket now via one of the 5 Skål New Zealand clubs. 🚀
Three Spectacular Prizes
Prize A – Auckland Getaway for Two
2-night stay at Grand Chancellor Auckland with breakfast, airport transfers, and tickets to Auckland Zoo.
2-night stay at Grand Millennium Auckland with breakfast, parking, and a private city walking tour.
2-night stay at The Sebel Auckland Manukau with breakfast included.
Prize B – Wellington Escape and Boomrock Adventure
2-night stay at Novotel Wellington and Oaks Wellington with breakfast included.
A thrilling day at Boomrock, featuring complimentary transfers, shooting, golf, and a gourmet lunch.
Prize C – West Coast and Kaikoura Adventure
West Coast: Scenic TranzAlpine Rail Journey from Christchurch to Greymouth, transfers to Punakaiki, a 2-night stay at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki with breakfast, plus a $100 F&B voucher at Punakaiki Rock Hotel Garden Bar.
Kaikoura: 2-night stay at Sudima Kaikoura with breakfast, an Eco Zip Adventure, and a Whale Watch Ultimate Marine Experience for two.
The George Hotel
Host Hotel - Hotel Elms
Nestled in the heart of Christchurch, Hotel Elms offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and warm Kiwi hospitality for the Skål International New Zealand National Assembly and AGM.
Located just minutes from the city centre and Christchurch Airport, this modern hotel provides stylish accommodations, excellent conference facilities, and a relaxing atmosphere for delegates to connect and unwind.
With a reputation for outstanding service, Hotel Elms is the ideal setting to celebrate Skål Christchurch’s 55th anniversary and immerse yourself in a weekend of networking, inspiration, and camaraderie.
Rooms are $160.00 per night
Bed & Breakfast $185.00 (1 person) and $210.00 (2 people)
The George Hotel has offered Skålleagues a 30% discount off the best available rate.
Enter your dates here
And add the Promo Code SKAL25 to check our rates and availability.
Pricing
Delegate / Skålleague
Includes Skål Christchurch’s 55th anniversary celebration, AGM and National Assembly and Skål New Zealand Gala Dinner and Wine Auction
@ $335 per person
Guest / Partner
Includes Skål Christchurch’s 55th anniversary celebration and Skål New Zealand Gala Dinner and Wine Auction
@ $290 per person
Skål Christchurch’s 55th anniversary and welcome function celebration only
@ $95 per person
Skål New Zealand Gala Dinner and Wine Auction only
@ $190 per person
National Assembly only
@ $50 per person
Recovery Brunch
@ $30 per person
AGM is complimentary and open to all paid Skålleagues
Optional Activities
Our Skålleagues activities will be available to book at discounted rates once you have completed your registration.
If you are after something specific please reach out to us for us to ensure your time in our stunning region is EPIC!
Thanks to ChristchurchNZ for the fantastic images
Contact us.
skalnewzealand@gmail.com
(64) 21 777 040
Event Management and online registration bought to you thanks to Victoria Wales | HOT Events
Images thanks to ChristchurchNZ