NZ Herb Federation Conference, Tauranga 2025

You are warmly invited to join us in the sunny Bay of Plenty as we come together to explore the many wondrous ways herbs intersect with and benefit our everyday lives.

This year’s event marks the 40th anniversary of the New Zealand Herb Federation, and we will host a celebratory dinner in honour of the occasion.

Conference: Thursday 6th & Friday 7th November

HFNZ 40th Anniversary Dinner: Friday 7th November

Mystery Herbal Bus Tour: Saturday 8th November 

 

Note: Conference ticket price includes Thursday dinner, and a drink. A bar is available for subsequent drinks. Friday morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided. 

Friday night Anniversary dinner and Mystery Herbal Bus Tour tickets are purchased separately.

Costs do not include accommodation. Click here for a list of accommodation sugestions. 

 

 

PROGRAMME

Thursday 6th November 2025
Conference Day 1
3-4pm	Registration
5pm	Pre-dinner drinks
5.30-7pm	Dinner
6.30pm	Robert McGowan/Pa Ropata
7.15-9pm	HFNZ AGM
Friday 7th November 2025
Conference Day 2
8-8.45am	Registration
8.45am	Muriel Christonai
9.45am	Carolyn Eichler
10.30am	Morning tea
11am	Dr Sandra Clair
12pm	Lunch
1.30pm	Rixt Botello
2.30pm	Afternoon tea
3pm	Workshops
4pm	Free time
5:30pm	Pre-dinner drinks
6.15 -9.30pm	40th Anniversary Dinner
Saturday 8th November 2025
Mystery Herbal Bus Tour
8.45am	Meet for bus tour at Cargo Shed
9am	Buses leave
12pm	Lunch at Te Puna Quarry Garden
2.30pm	Buses leave Te Puna Quarry Garden
3pm	Buses return to Cargo Shed
Click here for full programme details and information on speakers
All cancellations will incur a $50 admin fee. Cancellations are accepted for medical misadventure and family bereavement. Full refund less $50 admin fee. Certificates will be required. Cancellation before 1st Oct—Full refund less $50 admin fee. Cancellation before 20th Oct—½ refund less $50 admin fee. Cancellation after 20th Oct—No refunds.