Top of the South Regional Council

On this page:

Regional Council Meetings

All 2024 meeting dates are Thursdays.

The Top of the South Regional Council meetings are mixed mode, meaning both face-to-face and via Zoom.

For more information email Abby McWatt on abby.mcwatt@nzno.org.nz.

Back to top

2024 Top of the South Regional Council Annual Dinner Forum

Date: 13 May 2024

Time: 5:50 - 9:30pm

Venue: The Honest Lawyer, 1 Point Road, Monaco, Nelson

For more information contact Abby McWatt on abby.mcwatt@nzno.org.nz

2024 Top of the South Regional Convention

Date: 14 May 2024

Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Venue: Beachside Conference and Events Centre, 70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson

For more information contact Abby McWatt on abby.mcwatt@nzno.org.nz

Top of The South Delegate Education - Foundations (Level 1)

19 March 2024 course: Registrations closed
9 July 2024 course: To Register your interest email abby.mcwatt@nzno.org.nz.

Start time: 10:00am
Duration: 3-4 hours

The Foundations session covers:

  • Understanding NZNO and its structure
  • How members can influence change within NZNO
  • The role of the NZNO Delegate
  • Understanding unions and why they are important
  • Understanding the Health and Safety at Work Act​.

Top of The South Delegate Education - Being an Active Delegate (Level 2)

20 March 2024 course: Registrations closed
10 July 2024 course: To Register your interest email abby.mcwatt@nzno.org.nz.

Being an Active Delegate covers:

  • Becoming active
  • Support and represent members
  • Innoculation
  • Being a representative
  • Know your CEA
  • Know NZ Legislation
  • Bargaining.

Back to top

Top of the South Professional Forum

All 2024 dates are on a Thursday

Date Meeting type (T=Teleconference; F= face-to-face) Purpose of meeting Location Duration (ie. 1 day, 1 hour)
6 June F + Zoom Forum TBC Nelson Training Room 2 hours


Back to top

Local Contacts

NZNO Nelson Office:

  • Ground Floor, Monro Building, South East Corner, 190 Bridge Street, Nelson 7040
  • PO Box 1195, Nelson 7040

NZNO Regional administrator: Abby McWatt on abby.mcwatt@nzno.org.nz or 03 546 7217 (hours: 9:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday)

NZNO Organisers:

  • Shannyn Hunter, phone 0800 28 38 48
  • Jackie Nixey, phone 0800 28 38 48

Membership Committee Representative: TBA

National Student Unit Representative: TBA

Te Rūnanga: (Acting TOP Regional Chair) Anamaria Watene on anamaria.watene@bopdhb.govt.nz

Te Rūnanga Tauira Representative: TBA

Top of the South Regional Council

NZNO National Office and Membership Enquiries: call 0800 28 38 48 or email membership@nzno.org.nz 

NZNO website: www.nzno.org.nz

Back to top

Top of the South Regional Council Newsletter

Back to top