2027 AOPA NZ AGM Whakatāne: 5-6 March 2027

2027 AOPA NZ AGM Whakatāne: 5-6 March 2027

The 2027 AOPA NZ AGM will be held in Whakatāne. It will be run in conjunction with a fly-in Meet & Greet on Friday, 5 March 2027, which is has separate registration.

What to do now:

1. Register below

2. Book your accommodation

3. Keep an eye out for further details in late February 2027

Timing

  • Friday 1-4 pm: AOPA NZ Meet and Greet – Whakatāne Aero Club (see separate registration)
  • Friday evening:  6 pm Dinner (bar open from 4:30 pm) at Skippers Restaurant – Upstairs at Whakatāne Sportfishing Club,  2 Muriwai Drive, Whakatāne
  • Saturday morning: TBA
  • Saturday, from 12 noon: BBQ lunch, Whakatāne Aero Club
  • Saturday, 3 pm: AOPA NZ Annual General Meeting – Whakatāne Golf Club, 181 Golf Links Road, Thornton
  • Saturday, 4.30 pm: Pre-dinner drinks for dinner at 6 pm – Whakatāne Golf Club

We will email all registered members and ask which events you are coming to in the week leading up to the AGM to confirm catering numbers. We will also outline costs at that time.

Vans will be available for transport between the accommodation venues and event locations. To help coordinate transport and pick-ups for AGM attendees, it would be helpful if members stay at one of the following three motels:

Whakatāne Aero Club – Whakatāne Airport

  • Landing fees will be invoiced directly to pilots
  • Parking arrangements will be shared before the weekend
  • Jack Schulte’s hangar will be available for storing gear and access
  • Pilots that require Mogas: Local aero club members are available to assist
  • Note: The aero club is airside and is alcohol free

Contacts: Roger van der Zanden (Committee member) ph (022) 453 1880 or Nikki McKay (AOPA NZ Member Service) phone 022 634 1739.

Here is a list of those booked to date, scroll down to register

Total number of booked places 3

Bookings

Attending

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