Countdown to Conference 2023

Tēnā koutou katoa,
 
It’s a real pleasure to be penning this column in the wake of a very successful and unique National Property Conference in 2022.
The online conference and AGMs were unprecedented and served to demonstrate what a ‘can do’ approach to events outside our control can achieve.
The AGMs received high praise from attendees who participated in big numbers, and the Conference itself, which saw around 40 speakers spread over six days (mostly mornings) was regarded as a fast-paced event with first-class presenters who kept delegates engaged, entertained and informed.
Of course, the AGMs saw both the Property Institute of New Zealand and the New Zealand Institute of Valuers usher in new Presidents.  I have worked closely with Ben Gill (PINZ) and Heather Beard (NZIV) during my time at the Institutes and they are excellent candidates who will undoubtedly continue the huge efforts and improvements that have been implemented in the past few years.
I also wish to acknowledge PINZ Immediate Past President Luke van den Broek for his three years of service as Board Chair and President.  The amount of time and energy he has devoted to the organisation during these most challenging times has been so generous, despite carrying his own heavy workload and supporting his young family.
As Adam Binns of NZIV departs, he leaves behind a number of initiatives to smooth processes and structure for future Council development. 
His efforts to continue building NZIV’s unique and special identity will reap rewards for years to come. He entered the Presidency at an incredibly difficult time with Covid causing huge disruption to the profession.  The number of hours we spent unravelling the Government rules and guidelines is something most members never saw.
It has been an absolute honour and privilege to work with them both.
But. As the curtain closes on one conference, the planning starts for the next.
And the next one is set to be a truly international event, with PINZ securing hosting rights for the IVSC/WAVO Global Valuation Conference.
This is being held in June 2023 at the new and purpose-built Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch.
The venue is a world-class facility with handy access to the CBD and other attractions.  Given our successes in the past few years for Conferences we will be pulling out the stops to make sure the 2023 event is something very special indeed.
There are two more groups of people I wish to thank following the recent activities.  Firstly, the National Support team for the huge amount of time they have put into organising the successful AGMs and the Conference. It wasn’t easy pulling apart one conference to put together another, but the team’s dynamism and flexibility continues to impress.
And, I want to thank you, our members because without you our organisation could not function at the high levels it currently enjoys.  Your participation and engagement continue to encourage and incentivise the team to strive for even better as we deliver on our promise to constantly improve services.

Nga mihi nui
 
Viv Gurry
Chief Executive Officer
Property Institute of New Zealand