Event Packages
Package One: Conference Pre-Tour, North Island
EARLY BIRD DEAL LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE – $3,435 after spots fill
Includes pre-tour of 5 days, Monday 2nd to Friday 6th of March
Package Two: Conference
NZD$1,437.50 per person
EARLY BIRD DEAL LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE – $1,600 after spots fill
Includes 3 nights’ accommodation, Friday 6th to Monday 9th of March, and the Conference Gala formal dinner, Sautrday 7th of March
Package Three: South Island Post-Tour
Includes 7 days, Monday 9th to Sunday 15th of March & flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch
Extra Night in Queenstown
NZD$170 per person
Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Lakefront Queenstown (room only)
Conference Only
NZD$70 per person
Includes full access to all conference sessions, speakers, and workshops for the day, Saturday 7th March
Conference + Gala Dinner Combo
NZD$210 per person
Enjoy the full day of conference access plus a ticket to our exclusive Gala Dinner in the evening – a perfect way to network, relax and celebrate, Saturday 7th March
Gala Dinner Only
NZD$170 per person
Conference Gala Dinner, Saturday 7th March
Conference Friday Dinner Only
NZD$72 per person
Conference Dinner, Friday 6th March
Conference Sunday Dinner Only
NZD$72 per person
Conference Dinner, Sunday 8th March
Registration Form
Registration Info
Guidelines for Booking
All prices quoted are in New Zealand dollars and include a compulsory Goods and Services Tax at 15%. Please read the downloadable itinerary to see the Included and Not Included section of each of the Pre Tour, Conference and Post tour.
Please complete registrations by Thursday 1 January 2026 to assist with organisation details.
It will be possible to register after this time, but a late registration fee of 10% will apply. Delegate numbers will be limited according to bus capacity, and registrations will close once the participant threshold has been reached.
International Delegates
You are strongly encouraged to make your registration, tour payment and your airline flights by early December 2025.
Payment Instructions
Payment information will also be sent via email.
New Zealand Delegates
Please pay by Electronic Funds Transfer to Red Dairy Cow Conference 2026, Westpac,
Account number: 03-1700-0351412-000
International Delegates
Please pay by International Funds Transfer to Westpac New Zealand Limited
SWIFT code: WPACNZ2WXXX
Red Dairy Cow Conference 2026
1810 SH56, RD7, Palmerston North
Account number: 03-1700-0351412-000
Important Note
Please include your name/s in the payment reference and send a remittance advice to info@reddairyconference2026.co.nz.
All bank fees for international transfers are payable by the participant.
Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the event coordinator at info@reddairyconference2026.co.nz.
Telephone requests will not be honoured.
Registrations are not fully refundable. In all cases, an administration charges will always be payable.
A full refund, less a NZ$750.00 cancellation fee, will be made on any cancellations received no later than Thursday 1 January 2026 New Zealand time. No refunds will be issued for any registration cancellations made after Thursday 1 January 2026.
Alternative to cancellation – Transfer Registration may be transferred to another person from your organisation. Russell Tocker must be advised in writing of the change at least 72 hours prior to the conference. A fee of 10% of registration cost is charged for replacement / transfer.
Absentee at the conference Refunds are not available at any time for absentee delegates.
Any refunds owing will not be paid until the conclusion of the event and will be via electronic funds transfer only.
Disclaimer
Every effort is made to ensure that the contents of this registration flyer are correct. The organisers retain the right to make changes where necessary.
IRDBF and the event coordinator, Russell Tocker, will not accept liability for any damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property for the duration of the event.
All IRDBF Conference and other arrangements are subject to alteration and cancellation at any time without prior notice due to factors that are outside of the organisers’ reasonable control. This will be at the sole and absolute discretion of the organisers. Should such events, such as Force Majeure, render the organisers unable to deliver such service, the organisers shall not be held responsible. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any damages and/or costs arising from any such alteration or cancellation.
Pre-Event Info
If you are visiting New Zealand from overseas, we recommend that you read this website to check the requirements for your entry to New Zealand and other travel information.
You will need access to New Zealand dollars ($NZD) in cash and via credit card during your stay. Please check with your financial institution for advice to ensure you have the right facilities.
New Zealand cars drive on the left-hand side of the road. If this is not the same for your country, please take care when navigating traffic on foot!
Tipping is not customary in New Zealand and is not requested or expected. If you want to tip service providers, it is entirely optional.
More Important Information
March Weather
Average High 21 deg C / Average Low 12 deg C
March is usually a pleasant time for mild to warm weather conditions, but do come prepared for hotter and colder temperatures, and even rain!
Dress Code
- For Farm Visits, we recommend wearing enclosed shoes, hat and sunscreen
- Dinners – Smart Casual
- Conference Formal Dinner (Saturday 7th March) – Semi-Formal
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