WORKSHOPS
Take your outdoor adventures to another level with our hyper-focused workshops at the NZ Fishing Hunting & 4x4 Expo!
We’ve put together a workshop schedule packed with informative talks from boating, off-roading, fishing, hunting, and outdoor experts to ensure your next outdoor adventure is better than ever before. Whether you’re into fishing, off-roading, or hunting then there will be something for you to learn at one of these exciting sessions.
Each session is 25-45min long and starts on the hour. Where time allows there will be a Q&A session at the end of each workshop.
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY 10AM: PREFLIGHT FOR YOUR 4×4 hosted by Vita from Sky Automotive.
Before you head away, give your 4x4 a proper pre-flight check. This practical session covers basic checks, preventative maintenance and lessons learned from working with both vehicles and aviation. There’ll also be time to share your own close calls, breakdowns and lessons learned - because sometimes the best advice comes from what went wrong.
MISSED THE WORKSHOP? Swing by and chat to the Sky Automotive Team at Site F throughout the weekend.
SATURDAY 11AM: FAMILY WATER SAFETY hosted by Nelson Coastguard
Join Nelson Coastguard for a practical session focused on keeping your whānau safe around the water. There’ll also be a special appearance from the Aquatic Centre mascot, making this one for the whole family.
MISSED THE WORKSHOP? Swing by and chat to the Coastguard crew at Site 42 throughout the weekend.
SATURDAY 12NOON: LIVE VENISON BREAKDOWN hosted by Ned Houkamau from Neddy Steady Cook.
Join Ned Houkamau (aka Neddy Steady Cook) for a live venison breakdown demonstration, taking you from carcass to finished cuts. Learn how to break down a venison carcass into the main primal cuts, what each cut is best used for, and how to turn it into steaks, roasting cuts, trim and mince. Ned will also share practical home butchery tips and food utilisation techniques to help you get the most from the whole animal. Following the tutorial breakdown, Neddy will put those skills to the test with a second carcass, seeing just how quickly he can process it. It’s a practical, hands-on look at venison processing from field to table, with plenty of tips you can take home and put to use yourself.
MISSED THE WORKSHOP? Don’t worry, you can catch him on Sunday at 2pm too! Or swing by and chat to Ned at Site 6 throughout the weekend.
SATURDAY 1PM: SNAPPER MASTERCLASS with Dan Govier
SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
SUNDAY 12NOON: Nelson Fly Fishing Approach and Tactics with Mike Kirkpatrick from Latitude Guiding.
A general guides approach to fly fishing pressured water and the tips, tricks and gear needed for consistent success.
MISSED THE WORKSHOP? Swing by and chat to Mike at Site 5 throughout the weekend.
SUNDAY 1PM: DIGITAL OPTICS WORKSHOP hosted by Marin Hobson (aka. KiwiDad Adventures) from HIKMICRO.
Getting the most from your digital and thermal optics starts with knowing what your equipment can actually do. This workshop covers what to expect from your optics, how digital and thermal systems differ, and practical tips to help you get the most out of your setup.
MISSED THE WORKSHOP? Swing by and chat to Marrin and the HIKMICRO team at Site 59 throughout the weekend.
SUNDAY 2PM: LIVE VENISON BREAKDOWN hosted by Ned Houkamau from Neddy Steady Cook.
Join Ned Houkamau (aka Neddy Steady Cook) for a live venison breakdown demonstration, taking you from carcass to finished cuts. Learn how to break down a venison carcass into the main primal cuts, what each cut is best used for, and how to turn it into steaks, roasting cuts, trim and mince. Ned will also share practical home butchery tips and food utilisation techniques to help you get the most from the whole animal. Following the tutorial breakdown, Neddy will put those skills to the test with a second carcass, seeing just how quickly he can process it. It’s a practical, hands-on look at venison processing from field to table, with plenty of tips you can take home and put to use yourself.
MISSED THE WORKSHOP? Swing by and chat to Ned at Site 6 throughout the weekend.