Registrations for the national small town conference are now open.
Clutha Country will host this year's Small Town Conference in and around Balclutha from September 25 to 27.
The conference is hosted annually and held alternately in the North and South Islands. It aims to give small towns the opportunity to come together to share ideas, gain inspiration and promote their own communities.
Clutha District Council community support and development officer Jean Proctor said the conference boasted a great line-up of inspirational speakers, memorable field trips and networking opportunities.
For delegates, the conference would be a ''fantastic opportunity'' to hear practical and innovative ideas, build networks, share knowledge and empower people to make a genuine difference in their own communities.
Based on a theme of collaboration and inclusiveness, conference topics include youth and inspiring community leadership, asset-based community development, creative communities, heritage, the environment, health, education, tourism, social media, business and agriculture.
The conference will be based in Balclutha, but will also include field trips to Milton, Tapanui, the Catlins and Lawrence.
More information about the conference, as well as registration forms, is available online at www.smalltown.org.nz
