Social Program

Welcome Reception

1800 - 1930 hours

 Industry exhibition, Town Hall, Wellington Convention Centre

Begin the congress by joining fellow delegates and colleagues for a preliminary look at the industry exhibition while enjoying a relaxing drink and canapés.

Includes:

Drinks and canapés

Cost:

Included for fulltime registered delegates

Additional Tickets:

AUD45 per person for day registrants and guests

Dress:

Smart casual

Powhiri

0730 - 0845 hours

 Wellington Convention Centre

To launch the congress a traditional Powhiri (Maori ceremony of welcome) will be performed. The word ‘powhiri’ encapsulates two important concepts to Maori people.
According to Waitangi kaumatua (elder), Wiremu Williams, of the Nga Puhi iwi (tribe), the word Po can be translated as a venture into the “unknown” or a new experience, while Whiri is derived from the term Whiriwhiri meaning the act or experience of exchanging information and knowledge. This is an optional activity but attendance is strongly encouraged – mark your interest to attend on the registration form.

Includes:

 Coffee and refreshments  

Cost:

 Included for fulltime registered delegates

Additional Tickets:

 Not available

Dress:

 Smart casual

Poster viewing and happy hours

1730 - 1830 hours

West Gallery, Town Hall, Wellington Convention Centre

After a day of sessions, kick back, relax and enjoy informal drinks with colleagues and industry associates. This is also a great opportunity to view the poster
display and discuss the posters with their authors.

Includes:

 Beverages

Cost:

 Included for fulltime registered delegates and day delegates

Additional Tickets:

 Not available

Dress:

 Smart casual

Congress Dinner

'A night at the museum'

1930 - 2330 hours

National Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

Enjoy a night at the museum with friends and colleagues at the PSANZ 2010 Congress Dinner. The National Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa is one of the nation’s icons. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you enjoy a drink and canapés next to the Treaty of Waitangi. Feast on a delicious three course dinner with local wine in the majestic Wellington Foyer of the Museum, with the city lights twinkling in the background. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy a little jazz and Latin music, or work of your dinner in the usual foot tapping fashion with some R & B. (R & B = Rhythm and Blues for the uninitiated!).

Includes:

Three course meal, beverages and entertainment

Cost:

 AUD120 per person

Dress:

 Lounge Suit

Farewell Drinks  

1700 - 1830 hours

 Lion Harbour View Room, Wellington Convention Centre

Another PSANZ congress over and you will be very sad to leave Wellington, so why not enjoy the beautiful Wellington Harbour view for the last time and temper your
sadness with a glass of delicious New Zealand wine. This is a great opportunity to discuss the hot industry topics which were reviewed at the congress, or just
relax with friends.

Includes:

 Beverages and light finger foods

Cost:

 AUD40 per person 

Dress:

 Smart Casual

Lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are included for fulltime delegates. Guest tickets are not available. 

Accompanying person' tours

Discover what Wellington has to offer with Flat Earth Tours. Flat Earth is offering discounted tour rates to PSANZ 2010 congress attendees and their partners. Delegates should identify themselves when they make a tour booking to take advantage of this offer. Bookings for the below tours should be made directly through Flat Earth Tours. Please note there will also be a tour desk onsite at the congress to take last minute bookings.

Contact:
Flat Earth NZ Experiences
T: +64 4 977 5805 (or free phone 0800 775 805 within NZ)
F: +64 4 977 9858
E: tours@flatearth.co.nz
W: www.flatearth.co.nz

Click here to view the full tour options.  

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