General Information

Air Travel and Airport Transfers

To obtain the best rates for domestic air travel, it is essential to book airfares as soon as possible. See www.airnewzealand.co.nz. Please arrange your own transport from the airport. Nelson airport is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the accommodation providers and Founder Heritage Park. A taxi fare will cost you approx $25 one way.

Airport transfers can be arranged with the following transport providers:
Nelson City Taxis 03 548 822 733 833 www.nelsontaxis.co.nz

Car Parking

There are free off-street car parks available at the venue.

Contact During the Conference

As a courtesy to speakers, delegates are requested to switch off mobile phones and pagers during sessions. A message board will be situated in the registration area. Delegates will need to check the message board, as we are unable to provide a personal service.

Credit Cards

Accepted cards are Visa, Mastercard and AMEX. Payment may also be made by cheque, payable to "Conference Trust Account", or directly into our bank account:

National Bank of New Zealand
East Tamaki Branch, 116 Harris Road, East Tamaki, New Zealand
Name of Account: Conference Trust Account - NZAGS2012
Account # 06-0293-0099402-28 SWIFT CODE: ANZBNZ22

All fees quoted are in New Zealand Dollars and are inclusive of GST. Payment for registration must be received prior to the commencement of the conference.

Facilities for People with Disabilities

Please indicate on your registration form if you require disabled facilities.

Industry Exhibition

A wide and varied Exhibition will be co-ordinated by the Conference Managers in conjunction with the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand. The Exhibition will be held at the Founder Heritage Park, Nelson. A high degree of exposure for Conference delegates to the Exhibition will be ensured. Breakfast, morning tea and lunch will be held in the exhibition area.

Expressions of interest in participating in the Exhibition or Sponsoring the Conference are welcomed. If you are interested in participating as an exhibitor, please contact Victoria Jantke, Medical Technology Association +64 9 917 3645 or emailvictoria@mtanz.org.nz. Anyone interested in Sponsorship should contact Lynda Booth, Workz4U Limited on +64 9 917 3653 or email Lynda.booth@workz4u.co.nz

Exhibition Opening Hours

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 the conference. It is necessary for delegates to wear their name badge at all time when on-site.

No Smoking Policy

Delegates should be aware that smoking is banned in public buildings and many hotels and restaurants in New Zealand, including the conference venue.