REINZ Rural Seminar Christchurch 2025

Experience the REINZ Rural Seminar Christchurch 2025 on demand. With sessions focused on the issues that mattered most to the rural industry, this carefully curated programme—developed by the REINZ Sector Group—features an exceptional line-up of speakers:

• Lizzy Ryley – REINZ CEO
  Attending both Rural Seminars, Lizzy brought extensive senior leadership experience across customer engagement, data, and membership sectors. Her focus was on delivering value to members through innovation, insight, and service. Lizzy delivered a comprehensive REINZ update.
• Hilton Collier – Agribusiness Adviser
  Hilton, an Agribusiness Advisor with a strong interest in land management, spoke on the changing drivers of land use in New Zealand, the evolving role of rural real estate agents, and how agents can act as key enablers in the sector.
• Pedro Morgan – Expert in Overseas Investment Policy
  Pedro provided insights into the latest amendments to the Overseas Investment Act, offering clarity on how the revised foreign investment policies are affecting rural land transactions.
• Mark Tavendale from Tavendale and Partners
  Mark is a highly respected figure who works with some of the country’s largest farming operations. He has played a significant role in the sale and purchase of major land holdings and farming enterprises across New Zealand, bringing valuable legal and practical insights to the session.
• Melisa Beight – REINZ General Counsel
  Melisa shared an update on REINZ’s advocacy and advisory efforts in the rural space, highlighting recent legal developments and outlining the support available to members.

The session is now part of our growing resource library, available year-round to members - perfect for anyone interested in the topics discussed or seeking additional CPD points.

Important Information 

Accessing and Launching the Course 
After registering for the course, you can access it via our online learning platform, THRIVE. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll see the course on your homepage.

Progress Tracking 
Your progress will automatically be saved, so you can pause and resume the course at your convenience. 

Completion Requirements 
You’ll need to complete all questions, activities and tasks in the online course to achieve overall course completion. 

Recording Completion 
After completing the topic, allow up to 12 hours for the course completion to update in your CPD logbook.