Save the date: 2026 JerseyNZ Conference – Canterbury
Mark your calendars! Our 2026 Conference is heading to Canterbury during the week of 20 April. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable event full of insights, innovation and connection.
View the Conference booklet with more details here
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21st – 23rd April 2026
JerseyNZ and the Conference Organising Committee are looking forward to hosting members in the Canterbury region in April 2026. Our theme for this Conference will be ‘Creaming it with Jerseys’ and will have a strong focus on visiting some of the impressive herds in the region.
We’re also thrilled to welcome keynote speaker, Matt Chisholm. Matt brings his trademark honesty, heart and humour to the Conference, perfect for leaving you inspired, energised and maybe even thinking a little differently.
Lock the dates into your calendar and keep an eye out for registrations opening early next year.
The Conference will meet late-morning in Christchurch, before heading down to Ashburton for the remaining of the programme. A brief itinerary is below, a full itinerary will be available with the registration booklet in the new year:
Monday 20th April
- Pre-Conference – dinner at the Sudima Airport Hotel for members who wish to travel on this day
Tuesday 21st April
- Registrations will open late morning, welcome to 2026 Conference
- BBQ lunch at Fernside Farm (Peter & Claire Hansen)
- Tour of Xcell Breeding Services
- Alternative tour – to the Adrenalin Forest for those who wish to partake in an adrenalin rush
- Travel to Hotel Ashburton, check in and dinner with fellow members
- JerseyNZ Awards Ceremony and whiskey tasting
Wednesday 22nd April
- Farmer panel discussion
- Fielday and lunch at Lynbrook Farm (S & N Ireland)
- Farm visit to Ngatimaru Farming Company (S & S Russell)
- Jersey Pride sale at the Ashburton Club
- Dinner at Noble 600 and quiz
Thursday 23rd April
- JerseyNZ presentations
- Keynote speaker – Matt Chisholm
- Farwell lunch at the Antarctic Centre (members can visit the Centre at their own cost if they wish).
Accommodation
Please book online and use the code CONSPC. (This code is only valid when booking online).
Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the fold, this is your chance to experience a Conference of learning, networking and a few good laughs. We look forward to hosting you in the South.