The two-day New Zealand Jewellery Fair will be the first to kick off on September 25, at the ASB Showgrounds, and has attracted a host of new exhibitors including European super brand Thomas Sabo.
The Jewellers and Watchmakers of New Zealand fair will start a day later at the Ellerslie Events Centre and will run for the same duration. Registration figures have outpaced 2009, according to the organiser.
Below is a list of scheduled events supplied by each fair.
EVENTS on SEPTEMBER 25, SATURDAY
NZJF - ASB Showgrounds
11AM: Creating Opportunities for Growth
The first seminar of the fair will be an hour-long free session on how companies can identify and develop strategies for improving business productivity. With over 30 years of experience in retail operations, Michael Dyer of Retail Edge Consultants will present the session.
12PM: Security solutions seminar
Signature Security Group will outline the latest security solutions for jewellery businesses in a half-hour session. The security company will talk about armed hold-ups, internal thefts, Alarm Video Verification and Securepath monitoring. This and the 11am growth opportunities seminar will be repeated at the same time on day two of the event.
12.30PM: Launch of new jewellery training programme
The Retail Institute will hold a presentation on its new jewellery training programme, which launches at the fair. The programme will be a NZQA accredited award for people working in jewellery stores. Desleigh Jameson, general manager of the Retail Institute, will talk visitors through how to become involved in the programme.
2PM: Succession planning for the family business
A free succession planning seminar specifically tailored to family businesses. Stacey Davies of Grant Thornton will discuss the inherent challenges of succession planning in a family business, the steps that need to be implemented to take the business into the next generation, and other alternatives open to a company.
4PM: JMF Awards of Excellence and JANZ Lifetime Member Award
The Jewellery Manufacturers Federation (JMF) will announce the winners of the prestigious JMF Awards of Excellence. This ceremony will run concurrently with the JANZ Jewellery Industry Hall of Fame that will announce the inaugural JANZ Lifetime Member Award. Retailers and suppliers alike can take the time off to enjoy a drink and network with members of the jewellery industry.
EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 26, SUNDAY
JWNZ FAIR - ELLERSLIE EVENTS CENTRE
* A daily NZ$1500 cash draw.
* At 5pm on Sunday, retailers and suppliers can unwind by enjoying a drink during the complimentary “Happy Hour”.
NZJF - ASB SHOWGROUNDS
* Door prize drawn at morning opening - Guess Watch courtesy Designa Accessories. Model: Mini Spectrum valued atb $395.00.
12.30PM: Meet Karl Williams, GIA 2010 George A Schuetz Design Content winner
Recent winner of the prestigious GIA competition and native Kiwi Karl Williams will talk about his victory, his inspirations and his work as a jeweller in an hour-long session. Williams won the GIA accolade for Best Original Men’s Jewellery Design. He will present a sketch of his winning diamond ring design during the session.
Throughout the NZJF fair: A display of students’ pieces from the Minturn Goldsmith School will be on show throughout the fair. The collection will include multiple stone cluster rings, art deco-style bracelets, brooches and silver necklaces, among other items.
The NZJF will also see the launch of the Jewellery Manufacturers Federation’s Makers Mark – a quality mark that will help distinguish New Zealand-made jewellery from jewellery made in other parts of the world.
EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 27, MONDAY
JWNZ FAIR - ELLERSLIE EVENTS CENTRE
* A daily NZ$1500 cash draw.