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| − | '''FurcoNZ''': the annual campout/gathering held in [[Wikipedia:New Zealand|New Zealand]], with a distinctively "Kiwi" outdoors theme. It is usually held at the end of the year, since 2007 held around end of November/start of December, and since 2009 have scheduled to be held on "back-to-back" weekends with MidFur (in Melbourne, Australia) to help with and entice overseas attendees to make both events.
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| − | The official FurcoNZ website is located at: http://www.furconz.org.nz
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| − | Please skip to the FurcoNZ 2011 section for information regarding the (most current) upcoming event.
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| | + | {{Infobox convention |
| | + | | name = FurcoNZ |
| | + | | logo = [[File:FurcoNZLogo.png|225px]] |
| | + | | caption = |
| | + | | subject = Furry |
| | + | | location = {{flagdiv|nzl|[[Wikipedia:New_Zealand|New Zealand]]}} |
| | + | | url = https://furconz.org.nz/ |
| | + | | status = Ongoing |
| | + | | first = December 2002 |
| | + | | final = |
| | + | | organizer = FurcoNZ Organizing Committee Team |
| | + | | charity = |
| | + | | resources = {{con resources}} |
| | + | }} |
| | + | '''FurcoNZ''' is an annual gathering of the [[Wikipedia:New Zealand|New Zealand]] furry community, with a distinctively [[Wikipedia:Kiwi_(people)|Kiwi]] outdoors theme. Since 2007, it has typically been held at the end of the year, around end of November or start of December. From 2009 to 2012, the event organizers scheduled FurcoNZ on "back-to-back" weekends with [[MiDFur]] (in Melbourne, Australia) to entice overseas attendees to make both events in the same intercontinental trip. From 2014 to 2020, FurcoNZ was held over or near [[Wikipedia:Waitangi Day|Waitangi Weekend]]. Beginning as a small indoor [[furmeet]] often hosted at a private residence until 2007, it has grown into a weekend [[furry camping]] event at a camp or lodge site with scheduled activities and official programming. |
| | + | {{FurcoNZ}} |
| | + | [[File:FurcoNZBanner.png|thumb|right|300px|FurcoNZ banner]] |
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| | == History == | | == History == |
| | + | === 2002-2006 === |
| | + | From 2002-2006, FurcoNZ was hosted in private residences areas. |
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| − | FurcoNZ first started off as a meetup for local furries residing in New Zealand, usually at someone's house. Throughout the years, it has grown and evolved into a regular event being held in a camp/lodge site over a weekend, with scheduled activities and programming. While not officially reaching the size and structure of a "convention", many locals do refer this event as the "annual New Zealand furry con". | + | === 2007-2018 === |
| | + | Starting in 2007, FurcoNZ was no longer hosted in private residence areas, but was rather relocated to a camp or lodge site in New Zealand, creating a change in event programming tailored to outdoor activities. |
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| − | ==== FurcoNZ 2002 ==== | + | === 2018-Present === |
| | + | Beginning in 2018, FurcoNZ began operating on a semi-annual rotation along with new convention [[Southern Paws]] located in the South Island. Starting in 2024, a new event was created under the FurcoNZ brand named "FurcoNZ Hotel", renaming the existing event to "FurcoNZ Camp". The new event is a larger, hotel based convention, similar to most large conventions. |
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| − | Hosted by [[PuppyDog]] in Panmure [[Wikipedia:Auckland|Auckland]], at a private residence.
| + | ==Staff== |
| | + | * Director: MJ DRGN |
| | + | * Operations & Activities: Tsubaki Smith |
| | + | * Security: Fenric Fox |
| | + | * AV: Dashie |
| | + | * Logistics: Alurik (Hoski) |
| | + | * Youth, Culture & PR: Nae |
| | + | * Lead Medic: Danny |
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| − | FurcoNZ 2003
| + | ==Themes== |
| | + | * 2017: Pirates of Lake Taupo |
| | + | * 2018: FurCoNZ 1998 |
| | + | * 2020: The Roaring 20s |
| | + | * 2022: Post-Apocalyptic Punk |
| | + | * 2024: Spies and Secret Agents |
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| − | Held in West Auckland, at a private residence.
| + | ==Attendance== |
| | + | {| class="wikitable" |
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| | + | ! scope="col" | Convention year |
| | + | ! scope="col" | Attendance |
| | + | ! scope="col" | Percentage change |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2002]] |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2003]] |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2004]] |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2005]] |
| | + | | 18 |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2006]] |
| | + | | 30+ |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2007]] |
| | + | | 40+ |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2008]] |
| | + | | 32 |
| | + | | -20% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2009]] |
| | + | | 58 |
| | + | | +81.25% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2010]] |
| | + | | 66 |
| | + | | +13.79% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2011]] |
| | + | | 50 |
| | + | | -24.24% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2012]] |
| | + | | 50 |
| | + | | 0% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2013]] (Postponed) |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2014]] |
| | + | | 52 |
| | + | | +4% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2015]] (Cancelled) |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2016]] |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2017]] |
| | + | | 86 |
| | + | | +65.38% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2018]] |
| | + | | 102 |
| | + | | +18.6% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2020]] |
| | + | | 117 |
| | + | | +14.71% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ 2022]] |
| | + | | 181 |
| | + | | +54.7% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ Camp 2024]] |
| | + | | 153 |
| | + | | -15.4% |
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| | + | ! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[FurcoNZ Hotel 2024]] |
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| − | Hosted at Student Central in [[Wikipedia:Dunedin|Dunedin]].
| + | == External links == |
| | + | * [https://furconz.org.nz/ Official FurcoNZ Website] |
| | + | * [irc://irc.furnet.org:6667/Furconz #Furconz] on [[FurNet (IRC)|FurNet]] |
| | + | * [https://twitter.com/furconz FurcoNZ] on [[Twitter]] |
| | + | * [https://t.me/furconz Official chat group] on [[Telegram]] |
| | + | * [https://www.instagram.com/furconz/ FurcoNZ] on [[Instagram]] |
| | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/FurCoNZ/ FurcoNZ] on [[Facebook]] |
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| − | FurcoNZ 2005
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| − | Held in December 2005 in [[Wikipedia:Taupo|Taupo]].
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| − | Unofficial attendance count was 18 people.
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| − | === FurcoNZ 2006 ===
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| − | When: November 2006 in [[Wikipedia:Wairakei|Wairakei]], just north of [[Wikipedia:Taupo|Taupo]].
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| − | Where: Hosted by [[Southpaw]] at his three-bedroom house.
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| − | The weekend gathering was documented and have a DVD produced from digital video footage. The 2006 event also marks the end to the "old era" of FurcoNZ of being held at a private residence.
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| − | === FurcoNZ 2007 ===
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| − | When: 30th November till 3rd December
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| − | Where: 'Kiwanis Camp' in [[Wikipedia:Huia (place)|Huia]], [[Wikipedia:Waitakere City|Waitakere]], [[Wikipedia:Auckland|Auckland]].
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| − | This was the first time FurcoNZ was being held at a place other than someone's home and started the transistion to the "new era" and is ground breaking for the New Zealand furry community. A recap DVD has been produced from footage being recorded during the weekend.
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| − | [[Lex Cypher]] was the organizer for FurcoNZ 2007
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| − | Unofficial attendance count was around 32-36 people staying, with a peak of around 40 people (on Saturday) throughout the weekend.
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| − | === FurcoNZ 2008 ===
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| − | When: 21st November till 24th November
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| − | Where: 'Camp Rangi Woods' at [[Wikipedia:Pohangina|Pohangina]], North Island.
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| − | This time FurcoNZ moved to the southern part of the North Island. This is also the first year that the FurcoNZ was being organized through the official website. All footage was recorded in some nice Sony HD equipment and again a DVD has been produced.
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| − | [[DarthMeow]] (Lead), along with [[TrojanCentaur]] were the organizers for FurcoNZ 2008
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| − | Unofficial attendance count was around 30-32 people staying during the weekend.
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| − | === FurcoNZ 2009 ===
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| − | When: 27th November till 30th November
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| − | Where: 'Kokako Lodge' at [[Wikipedia:Hunua Ranges|Hunua Ranges]] in Papakura District, [[Wikipedia:Auckland|Auckland]].
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| − | This year marked the introduction of the online registration system and also various organized outdoor events and activities such as archery, abseiling, kayaking and hiking was ran with much success. There were also a variety of indoor activities such a board-gaming sessions and dances during the night.
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| − | Also new this year were: official FurcoNZ event (con) badges, and an official event/FurcoNZ booklet (or con-book).
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| − | A proper staff/operating structure has been set up and will be used for FurcoNZ organization moving forward.
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| − | This was also a fully catered event, and a full menu plan (with 8 main meals: Friday Dinner, Saturday/Sunday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and Monday Breakfast) implemented and served by the kitchen team with generally positive feedbacks.
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| − | Registration cost for "early, standard full registration" was NZ$ 75.00 (which covers ALL costs: accomodation, catering/food and basic events)
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| − | Other general duties: [[Blitz]], [[DarthMeow]], [[Foofox]], [[Lex Cypher]]
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| − | Also thanks to [[Thiper]] "Imported Bunny" as the Head-Chef, [[Stepwolf]] as the Sous-chef (they were not part of official staff for 2009, which has been incorporated into the overall structure/logistics from 2010 onwards), and [[lyctiger]] over-seeing the menu/service (aka "Executive Chef").
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| − | Full Registrations (staying 2+ nights): 47
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| − | Day Passes (not staying at the lodge): 9
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| − | Where: 'Kokako Lodge' at [[Wikipedia:Hunua Ranges|Hunua Ranges]] in Papakura District, [[Wikipedia:Auckland|Auckland]].
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| − | This was also a fully catered event, and a full menu plan (with 8 main meals: Friday Dinner, Saturday/Sunday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and Monday Breakfast) implemented and served by the kitchen team, and compared with last year, most attendees thought that this was the best catered FurcoNZ yet. As mentioned in the con-book: "we hope to further reinforce FurcoNZ as the gathering that sets a very high culinary standard. Who says camp or "furry gathering" food/meals should be bad and boring".
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| − | Registration cost for "early, standard full registration" was NZ$ 85.00 (which covers ALL costs: accomodation, catering/food and basic events)
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| − | Kitchen Team: [[Thipher]] (Head-chef); [[Colin]], [[Stepwolf]] (Sous-chef); [[lyctiger]] (Executive-chef)
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| − | When: To Be Determined, but most likely the weekend of: 25th November till 28th November OR 9th December till 12th December (tentative, pending final scheduling of MidFur 2011 and other factors)
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| − | Where: 'Kokako Lodge' at [[Wikipedia:Hunua Ranges|Hunua Ranges]] in Papakura District, [[Wikipedia:Auckland|Auckland]].
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| − | This will likely be the last year FurcoNZ is held at Kokako Lodge, as it has slowly outgrown the location, and should follow the format set out from the previous 2 years (2009 and 2010).
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| − | As the event grows larger and edging towards the 100 attendees mark (optimistic projection is for 70-80 attendees this year), a more "convention-like" schedule will slowly be introduced which might include: proper "panels" or "discussion groups", an official "artist alley/art area" and possibly an art-show. Having said that, we will continue to offer and arrange outdoor activities to take advantage of the great clean green Kiwi outdoors, and to offer a unique experience compared to other gatherings/meets/conventions elsewhere.
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| − | Also planned this year are even better things from the kitchen team. On the back of the very successful services from the previous 2 years, a "premium" menu plan is being reviewed and might be introduced this year with full, 3-course dinner being served.
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| − | Registration cost for "early, standard full registration" for 2011 is projected to be around NZ$ 90.00-NZ$ 95.00 (which covers ALL costs: accomodation, catering/food and basic events)
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| − | When: To be determined, but tentatively in late November/early December (again, will be planned as a back-to-back weekend event with MidFur 2012)
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| − | Where: To be determined, but most likely in the greater Auckland area (for logistical reasons and with consideration from past attendance records)
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| − | This will be ten years (a decade) since 2002 that FurcoNZ will run, hence the code-name "FurcoNZ X" (that and "X" just sounds all degrees of cool and futuristic like). Pending the final outcome and debrief for FurcoNZ 2011, 2012 might mark yet another change/direction for the way this event will be organized and run.
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| − | When: Potential dates include: Easter Weekend - 7th/8th April, Queens Birthday Weekend - 2nd/3rd June, Labour Day Weekend - 20th/21st October
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| − | This will be the first planned FurcoNZ/Alt. event leading up to the main FurcoNZ for 2012. Projected attendance will be around 20-40 people, possibly "capped" for logistical reasons and venue size. The dates and location are to be determined.
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| − | * [http://www.furconz.org.nz/ Official FurcoNZ Website]
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Starting in 2007, FurcoNZ was no longer hosted in private residence areas, but was rather relocated to a camp or lodge site in New Zealand, creating a change in event programming tailored to outdoor activities.
Beginning in 2018, FurcoNZ began operating on a semi-annual rotation along with new convention Southern Paws located in the South Island. Starting in 2024, a new event was created under the FurcoNZ brand named "FurcoNZ Hotel", renaming the existing event to "FurcoNZ Camp". The new event is a larger, hotel based convention, similar to most large conventions.
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