Financial Matters



With two exceptions, The registration fee and Fieldtrip fee have now been paid in full by all delagates. Thanks, that helps a great deal. In addition, the 10% deposit for accommodation has also been procssed. Accommodation and the field trip are being coordinated by Juanita Smart at Harvey World Travel in Wellington. She will also handle any additional travel or accommodation requirements you may have while in New Zealand. Please contact Juanita to make bookings and pay fees:

NB1: NZ$1 = US$0.41
NB2: The exchange rate has been fluctuating recently, and while the registration fee is fixed, accommodation costs could be higher by the time they are fully paid. Please be prepared for up to a 10% price hike.

1: Conference Registration Fee: NZ$300. This fee covers the cost of the conference facilities and administration, daily lunches, morning and afternoon teas, conference dinner, wine and dance.

2: Bus fare Auckland/Paihia: NZ$44 one-way. Pay on the bus.

3: Accommodation in Paihia: NZ$110-145 for double/twin unit per day. Delegates have already paid a deposit of 10%, and the remainder should be paid to Juanita by June 30.

4: Breakfast: continental NZ$8, cooked NZ$16. Pay as you go at your motel. Breakfast must be ordered the night before with the proprietor.

5: Lunch: included in conference fee, and obtained at the Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel.

6: Evening Meal: This costs from about $NZ40 at a good local restaurant, plus NZ$30 for a bottle of acceptable wine. Pay as you go.

7: Conference Dinner, Wednesday 10th: This is included in the conference fee. This will be a BBQ style with wine included. A DJ will be on hand for dancing.

8: Fieldtrip: $460. This covers the bus fare, Day 1: picnic lunch, evening meal, accommodation; Day 2: breakfast, special luncheon at Maori marae, evening meal, accommodation; Day 3: breakfast, luncheon at Leigh. If you require wine with your meals, this must be paid as an extra to the wine waiters at the restaurants.




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