Join us in Queenstown for the Southern Branches Awards Evening, celebrating 50 years of the Mac McKenzie Awards. This milestone evening brings together plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying members from across Otago, Southland, and the Queenstown Lakes District to celebrate both the outstanding achievements of our apprentices and the contribution of long standing members to our industry.
We're delighted to announce that our guest speaker for the evening will be Joseph Mooney, National MP for Southland, who will share his insights and help celebrate the next generation of skilled tradespeople. We're also pleased that Rhys Nimmo will be the MC for the evening, helping make it a memorable celebration.
Beyond the awards, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, celebrate our industry, and welcome apprentices, their families, employers, suppliers, and friends for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
When: Friday 11 September, 2026
Time: 6:00PM — 10:30PM
Where: Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Address: 91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown 9300
Dress: Smart casual
Tickets: Members: $85
Business Partners Session
Ahead of the awards evening, join us for a Business Partners Session from 3pm to 4.30pm at the Heritage Hotel. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with our sponsors, hear the latest updates from within the industry, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed setting before the main event begins. Our Premium Sponsors will be speaking to attendees during this session, sharing insights you won't want to miss. Places are limited, so please RSVP early to secure your spot, as numbers are required for catering.
A sincere thank you to our sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible:
Premium Sponsors
Marley
Rockgas Ltd
Apex Valves
Plumbing World
Supporting Sponsors
Rheem
Allproof
GWA
Aqualine
Accommodation:
A discounted accommodation rate has been arranged at the Rendezvous Heritage Hotel for event guests. The discounted rate is available for stays from Thursday through to Sunday, giving attendees the flexibility to arrive early or extend their stay and enjoy everything Queenstown has to offer.
Guests can book their accommodation directly through their website through this link: Book Now.