Additional Information
Travel
The Dunedin Airport is situated 30kms south of Dunedin and is approximately 25 minutes drive to Dunedin City. There is currently no bus service from the Airport to Dunedin however there are taxis (typically NZ$70-$80 one way) and shuttles (NZ$20-$60 per person depending on how many people in the shuttle at any one time) that are available at the airport.
Shuttle Companies
Kiwi Shuttles are offering AEA Conference delegates a special rate of NZ$10.00 each way (airport-dunedin or dunedin-airport). Delegates must pre-book their shuttle online (at least 3 days notice) www.kiwishuttles.co.nz and quote AEA2009 in the request/comments area.
The Conference Registration Desk will have a shuttle order form on the message board for delegates requiring a shuttle on Tuesday afternoon.
Contact Numbers:
Kiwi Shuttles 03 473 7017 or 027 2040 598
Super Shuttles 0800 748 885
Gallagher's Shuttles 03 488 1224 or 027 445 1086
Taxi Companies
Dunedin Taxis 03 477 7777
City Taxis 03 477 1771
Getting Around
Dunedin is a very compact city and has a comprehensive public bus service (delegates must arrange own travel to venues) and your hotel will be able to give you advice on this.
Registration Desk
Sunday 30 August
St David Lecture Complex 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
(Delegates registered for the pre-conference workshop may also collect their conference bag)
AV Technician will be available to receive presentation files from 2pm-4pm. Technicians are also available throughout the conference, we ask that presenters provide their files when registering or at a meal break well in advance of presentation time.
Sunday 30 August
Dunedin Public Art Gallery 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Monday 31 August
St David Lecture Complex 8.00 am - 6.00 pm
Tuesday 1 September
St David Lecture Complex 8.00 am - 5.30 pm
Social Functions
Welcome Function - Dunedin Public Art Gallery (included in registration)
Sunday 30 August 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Website Dress: Smart CasualThis function will be set in the Donaghys Foyer of the Dunedin Art Gallery with canapes and New Zealand wine. Delegates will have access to view the ground floor gallery rooms between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm
Delegates wanting to dine out after the Welcome Function are advised to ring and pre-book their dinner reservations as many local restaurants will be closed on Sunday night. A selection of restaurants near to the Art Gallery that will be open on the night:
Bennu, Moray Place, phone 474 5055
Nova Cafe, The Octagon, phone 479 0808
Etrusco The Savoy, 8 Moray Place, phone 477 3737
Thai Hanoi, 24 Moray Place, phone 471 9500
The Jitsu, 133 Stuart Street, phone 470 1155
Conference Dinner - Otago Museum (delegates were required to pre-book on registration form, tickets will not be available at the conference)
Monday 31 August 7.00 pm - late
Website Dress: Evening CasualPre-dinner drinks and canapes will be served on the ground floor 7.00 - 7.30 pm followed by a buffet dinner on the first floor attrium.
Breakfast Meeting - University Staff Club $25.00
Tuesday 1 September 8.00 am - 9.00 am
Dress: Neat Casual
Career Paths presentations accompanied by buffet breakfast in the Gallery Room of the University Staff Club
Perinatal and Paediatric Special Interest Group Function - TableSeven Restaurant $30.00
Tuesday 1 September 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
Website Dress: Neat CasualSocial functon for delegates with an interest in pregnancy, maternal, infant or child health. Canapes and a selection of NZ wine included.
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