This is a FULL DAY workshop, visiting three unique towns in the Wairarapa Food & Wine region, approx. 1.5 hours drive from Wellington.

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It will be held both on and off the tour bus, and at the various venues in Wairarapa, requiring in-person attendance.

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9:00    Bus departs Te Kura Hoahoa—School of Design Innovation, Wellington

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9.15     Welcome (by organisers: Jeni, Hilary, Axel)

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9:30    Guest Presentation (Dr. Dara. Dimitrov - Honey Expert)

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10.00  Views over the Rimutaka ranges - stop for fresh air

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10:30  First Site Visit – C'est Cheese Featherstone - Cheese Making Talk & Tasting

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11:30   Second Site Visit – Schoc Chocolates Greytown - Talk & Tasting

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12:30  Lunch & discussion, Union Square Hotel Martinborough - 2-course set menu

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13:30  Walk around historic town of Martinborough in reflection groups

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14:30  Third Site Visit – Ata Rangi Winery, Martinborough - Discussion & Tasting 

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15:30  Fourth Site Visit - Organic Wine grower - Discussion on growing approach.

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16:00  Bus leaves for Wellington - Reflection and Ideating on the Bus

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17:30  Bus returns to School of Design and Innovation, Wellington

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19.00 Optional dinner at Karaka Cafe, Wellington harbour - Indigenous food (self-funded)

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