Key Dates

The PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum 2013 will be packed full of exciting events.  Below is a list of the key dates for you to diary.

South Island Pre-PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum Tour
Sunday 6 October 2013 - Saturday 12 October 2013
The PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum 2013 begins with a stunning tour of the majestic South Island of New Zealand.  The tour includes visits to the beautiful garden city, Christchurch; the famous tourist town of Kaikoura, famous for Whale watching; the resort town of Lake Tekapo, set in the spectacular landscape of the Southern Alps; world renowned Mt Cook and concluding in Queenstown, New Zealand’s jewel in the crown.  The tour will also take you to some of New Zealand’s signature Angus stud properties.

PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum 2013 Conference Week
Sunday 13 – Thursday 17 October 2013
The PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum conference week will feature leaders sharing the latest innovations in Angus breeding, and the future direction for the industry worldwide.  A world youth programme is planned, as are field trips and visits to stud properties during the week. An important event this week will be the celebration of 150 years of the introduction of the Angus Breed into New Zealand. 

North Island Post PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum Tour
Thursday 17 October 2013 - Monday 21 October 2013
Three post PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum tours are planned:

1. A tour of Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay
2. A Youth Angus Adrenaline Tour
3. A Northland Tour