Air Travel Air New Zealand ~ +64 800 737 000 ~ http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/ To obtain the best rates for domestic air travel, it is essential to book airfares as soon as possible.
Airport Transfers The following airport transfers have been arranged. You can book these when you register for the conference: KeriKeri transfers are $30 per person. Whangarei transfers are $50 per person.
Wednesday 2 November - Arrival Whangarei Airport 5.00pm, transfer to Paihia
Wednesday 2 November - Arrival Whangarei Airport - 7.35pm, transfer to Paihia
Wednesday 2 November - Arrival Kerikeri Airport - 5.15pm, transfer to Paihia
Wednesday 2 November - Arrival Kerikeri Airport - 8.35pm, transfer to Paihia
Thursday 3 November - Arrival Whangarei Airport - 9.30am, transfer to Paihia
Thursday 3 November - Arrival Kerikeri Airport - 9.30am, transfer to Paihia
Return Transfers
Saturday 5 November - Paihia to Whangarei Airport - pick up at 1100hrs from Paihia (for 1345hrs flight to Auckland)
Saturday 5 November - Paihia to Kerikeri Airport - pick up at 1300hrs from Paihia (for 1500hrs flight to Auckland)
Car Parking You will find free parking available for visitors to Waitangi Treaty Grounds right outside the main entrance, in two large carparks with additional parking available across the road on Tau Henare Drive.
Contact During the Conference As a courtesy to speakers, delegates are requested to switch mobile phones to silent during sessions.
Credit Cards Credit cards are widely accepted. Commonly accepted are Visa, MasterCard and American Express . These cards are accepted at this Meeting.
Daily Transfers The following daily transfers to and from the conference venue have been arranged. You can book these when you register for the conference:
Thursday 3 November, 8.15am - Paihia Information Centre to Conference Venue
Thursday 3 November, 7.00pm - Conference Venue to Paihia Information Centre
Friday 4 November, 8.15am - Paihia Information Centre to Conference Venue
Friday 4 November, 5.15pm - Conference Venue to Paihia Information Centre
Saturday 5 November, 8.15am - Paihia Information Centre to Conference Venue
Saturday 5 November, 12.45pm - Conference Venue to Paihia Information Centre
Driving We are about 3 hours drive from Auckland. Follow State Highway 1 north to Whangarei (165km) and then follow the signs north to Kawakawa (a further 60km). From there, follow the signs to the Bay of Islands and Paihia (15km). Take the waterfront road through Paihia to the roundabout. Go straight through the roundabout and across the one-lane bridge to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds (signposted).
Facilities for People with Disabilities Please indicate during the registration process if you require disabled facilities.
Goods and Services Tax Goods and services in NZ are subject to a 15% tax (GST).
Insurance Delegates are advised to book comprehensive travel and medical insurance and ensure that all possessions are adequately insured. The policy should include loss of fees/deposits through cancellation of your participation in the conference. The Conference Managers will not accept any responsibility for delegates failing to arrange insurance.
Liability Disclaimer The Organising Committee, including the Conference Managers, will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the meeting or related events. In the event of industrial disruption or other unforeseen circumstances, the Conference Managers accept no responsibility for loss of monies.
Name Badges All delegates will be given a name badge upon registration. This name badge is your official pass to all sessions, catering areas and any social functions. It is necessary for delegates to wear their name badge at all time when onsite.
No Smoking Policy Smoking is banned in public buildings, hotels and restaurants in NZ, including the conference venue.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact our Conference Managers conferences@w4u.co.nz