Steadfast has cancelled its New Zealand conference scheduled for Wellington in October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NZ CEO Bruce Oughton says the firm is closely monitoring the evolving situation and has made the difficult decision to cancel the event despite New Zealand moving to Alert Level 1 status and easing restrictions.

“Our first and foremost priority is the health and safety of our attendees, and we strongly feel this is the right decision given the current circumstances,” he says in a note to brokers. “A new date will be communicated once we make alternative arrangements.”

Steadfast had planned to hold the event at the Te Papa Museum on October 11-13.