The AngusNZ No Bull Weekender is now open for registration. This is set to be a highlight on this year’s calendar with a fabulous itinerary and setting in the harbour town of Akaroa.
Please note: Indicated cost below includes shared accommodation, presentations, food and activities – it excludes flights and alcohol. All flights to be organised by attendees. You will need to arrive in Christchurch no later than 3pm. Transfers from Christchurch to Akaroa will be available – please indicate on the form below if required.
Due to demand, and in the interests of fairness, there is an initial allocation of two people per ward. Spots will then be allocated on a first-in first-served basis. To confirm your spot an initial deposit of $250.00.
If you wish to attend yoga then feel free to bring your own yoga mat or indicate below if we need to hire one for you.
The proposed itinerary is as follows:
Thursday 30 October 2025
4:30pm – Check-in Akaroa (Accommodation will be on a shared basis)
5:30pm – Meet & greet – Akaroa Bowling Club
Friday 31 October 2025
6:30am – Yoga on the Beach
BREAKFAST
9.00am – Farm Equity vs Debt /or Investment 101 MORNING TEA
10.30am – the No Bull toolkit to Mental Wellness
LUNCH
12.30pm – Farm Succession
2.00pm – Giants House Tour
4:30pm – Beef Carcass Breakdown – Akaroa Cooking School
DINNER
Saturday 1 November 2025
6.30am – Yoga on the Beach
BREAKFAST
9.00am – ‘The Powerhouse of Ag’ guest speaker – Nicola Grigg
TRAVEL TO SUDELEY ANGUS
11.15am – Understanding Breeding Objectives
11.45am – Weigh and Data Transfer – Gallagher
LUNCH
1.45pm – How to use Helical – presentation by Dan Garrick
2.30pm – Registry – no question is a dumb question
3.15pm – Dolphin cruise on Akaroa harbour
DRINKS AND DINNER
Sunday 2 November 2025
Morning – Transfer back to Christchurch for travel home. Please note: We recommend booking flights for departure 10.00am onwards.
Indicative Pricing (TBC) – $1000 per person
Due to demand there is an initial allocation of two people per ward. Spots will then be allocated on a first-in first-served basis.
To confirm your spot a deposit of $250.00 is required and paid into the following bank account: New Zealand Angus Ass. 03 -1353 0027473 – 01 Use reference: 100% No Bull