Summit 2025
Good to Great
17 - 19 June 2025
Christchurch, New Zealand
At Summit 2025 we’re not just celebrating what makes us good; we’re envisioning how we can elevate our industry to greatness.
We’ll explore innovative solutions, sustainable practices, and share our collective expertise. Let’s collaborate, inspire, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. This is our opportunity to shape the future of natural health products, ensuring that our impact is not only meaningful but extraordinary.
The natural health product sector is the rising star in New Zealand’s value-added economy. By enabling bold and innovative solutions, collaborative and trusted networks, and an awareness of our broader social responsibilities, Summit 2025 will propel our impact from Good to Great.
Summit 2025 Speakers
Sarah Cowley Ross
Master of Ceremonies
Proudly supported by GO Healthy
Proudly supported by GO Healthy
Sarah Cowley Ross
Passionate about health, wellbeing and performance Sarah Cowley Ross loves to
see people thrive.
A New Zealand born Samoan, Sarah fulfilled a long dream of becoming an Olympian in 2012 competing at the London Olympics in the heptathlon. She represented New Zealand at two Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon (2006) and high jump (2014). After a fifteen year international career Sarah retired in 2014 following the World Athletics Continental Cup where she was a member of the Asia Pacific team.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and a Bachelor of Communications. She was a commentator for the Olympic Boradcasting Service for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, is a commentator for Athletics NZ, Chair of the Athlete Leaders Network, board member for Tennis NZ, and a dedicated columnist to the Locker Room. Her most important role is Mum to Max and Poppy.
A New Zealand born Samoan, Sarah fulfilled a long dream of becoming an Olympian in 2012 competing at the London Olympics in the heptathlon. She represented New Zealand at two Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon (2006) and high jump (2014). After a fifteen year international career Sarah retired in 2014 following the World Athletics Continental Cup where she was a member of the Asia Pacific team.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and a Bachelor of Communications. She was a commentator for the Olympic Boradcasting Service for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, is a commentator for Athletics NZ, Chair of the Athlete Leaders Network, board member for Tennis NZ, and a dedicated columnist to the Locker Room. Her most important role is Mum to Max and Poppy.
Jarrod Kerr
Chief Economist
Kiwibank
Kiwibank
Jarrod Kerr
Jarrod Kerr is Kiwibank’s Chief Economist. Jarrod has a passion for the environment, financial markets, and everything economics. Although born and schooled in New Zealand, he cut his teeth in US, Swiss, and Australian banks, and has spent most of his career overseas. Jarrod started off as an economist at JP Morgan in Sydney. He then moved into financial markets as an interest rate strategist for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, before moving to Credit Suisse in Singapore as Head of Australian and New Zealand fixed income and economic research. After 16 years abroad, Jarrod returned home to the mighty Kiwibank in 2018.
Claudia Mosimann
Commercial Lead Consumer Health NZ
IQVIA
IQVIA
Claudia Mosimann
Claudia Mosimann brings nearly 20 years of expertise to her role as the Commercial Lead for Consumer Health at
IQVIA in New Zealand. With a background in research and data analytics, Claudia has worked extensively with
companies in the natural health and complementary products sector in New Zealand.
Claudia will be sharing her strategic insights and industry knowledge at the upcoming Natural Health Products Conference with a focus on key trends and market dynamics.
Claudia will be sharing her strategic insights and industry knowledge at the upcoming Natural Health Products Conference with a focus on key trends and market dynamics.
Programme
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Wednesday 18 June 2025
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Registration
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Plenary Sessions
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Pre-Dinner Drinks
7:30 PM - Midnight
Dinner / Awards / Dancing
Thursday 19 June 2025
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast / Coffee Cart
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Plenary Sessions
1:00 PM
Summit Closes
Industry Awards 2025
Entries will open soon...
Winners will be announced at the GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner, Wednesday 18 June 2025, Christchurch Town Hall
Entries are open. Current members of Natural Health Products NZ who have held membership for 12 months or more are eligible to enter the awards.
"Last year was great for Absolute Essential as we were honoured with the inaugural 'Social Responsibility Award' and captured the prestigious 'Supreme Award.' These accolades are not merely awards but beacons of our dedication and genuine belief in sustainable practices for business. The recognition was a moment of immense pride reverberating through each team member, fueling our passion even further. These victories amplified our message on a global stage. They unlocked new market opportunities, allowing us to advance our mission and touch the lives of more individuals who share our vision for a sustainable future.”
Bo Hendgen – Founder & CEO Absolute Essential
Two-time Natural Health Products NZ Supreme Award Winner 2023 & 2015
Entries must be received by 5pm Monday 6 May 2024
Award Sponsors
Gala Dinner
Register
Full Registration (excluding GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner)
Early Bird Registration (excl GST)
Closes 11:59pm, 28 April 2025
$755
GMP Pharmaceuticals
Gala Dinner
Gala Ticket
(excl GST)
$195
Extra guest(s) tickets for Alaron Welcome Function
Extra Function Ticket
(excl GST)
$60
Full Registration (excluding GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner)
Early Bird Registration (excl GST)
Closes 11:59pm, 28 April 2025
$1,010
GMP Pharmaceuticals
Gala Dinner
Gala Ticket
(excl GST)
$220
Extra guest/s tickets for Alaron Welcome Function
Extra Function Ticket
(excl GST)
$70
Accommodation
We have secured special room rates for delegates. Many of the hotels are within walking distance of the Christchurch Town Hall. A full list of accommodation providers, including promo codes, discounts and contact information can be found here.
Venues
Christchurch Art Gallery
312 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central
Christchurch Town Hall
86 Kilmore St, Christchurch Central
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