Key Information
Registration
The registration fee is $250.00 (+GST)
The Registration Desk is located in the PANPAC Foyer of the Napier Municipal Theatre. The Municipal Theatre is situated on Tennyson Street, Napier. The desk will be open at the following times:
| Sunday 20 March |
11:00am - 7:00pm |
| Monday 21 March |
7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday 22 March |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday 23 March |
8:00am - 12:00pm |
Conference Venues
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Municipal Theatre - Tennyson Street, Napier. |
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Exhibition Centre - Situated in the marquee pavilions adjacent to the Municipal Theatre. |
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War Memorial Centre - Marine Parade |
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Hawke's Bay Club - Corner Marine Parade and Browning Street |
Map of Napier showing conference venue locations
Car Parking
Car parking is available in the Napier City Council parking building adjacent to the Municipal Theatre, Tennyson Street.
Entertainment and Dining
Welcome Cocktail Party
| Date: |
Monday 21 March |
| Location: |
PANPAC Foyer, Municipal Theatre |
| Time: |
5.30pm - 7:00pm |
| Attire: |
Smart Casual or Business Dress |
Optional Dinner in West Quay
| Date: |
Monday 21 March |
| Location: |
Restaurants on West Quay - Shed 2, The Gin Trap, Provedore, and The Thirsty Whale |
| Time: |
From 7:00pm |
| Attire: |
At delegate's discretion. |
| Transport: |
Transport will run from the Municipal Theatre and West Quay during the evening |
| Cost: |
Dinner will be at Delegate's cost |
| Bookings: |
Essential - please note that many restaurants in Napier are closed on Monday night. The West Quay restaurants have been booked specially for conference delegates. |
Conference Dinner
| Date: |
Tuesday 22 March |
| Location: |
Church Road Winery, Church Road, Napier |
| Time: |
7:00pm - 11:00pm |
| Attire: |
Smart Casual, Business Dress or Formal |
| Transport: |
Transport will run between the Municipal Theatre and Church Road |
| Ticket: |
Included in Full Registration only. Day registration will need to purchase a conference dinner ticket |
Exhibition Centre
The Exhibition Centre will be housed in two pavilions. The lower pavilion will be open to both the general public and conference delegates. The upper pavilion will be for the exclusive use of conference delegates and will be the centre for all catering for the conference, with the exception of the conference dinner and cocktail party.
The exhibition centre will showcase:
- Premier Sponsor/s exhibits
- Several Major Regional Initiatives
- Central & Local Government displays
- Businesses involved in regional development in New Zealand
- Farmers' market - a selection of local fare from Hawke's Bay 'Food & Wine Country'
- Edible Art display from the Creative Hawke's Bay community
Internet Café
The Inertenet Café is on the mezzanine floor of the PanPac Foyer.
Access is via the stairs opposite the registration desk.
Media Centre
The venue for the Media centre is the Boardroom on the lower level of the War Memorial Centre.
Medical Services
Emergency medical services are available at City Medical, Wellesley Road, Napier. Ph 835 4999.
Messages
Messages will be displayed on the message and information board by the Registration Desk.
Mobile Phones
Out of respect for speakers and other participants, please ensure mobile phones are switched off while you are attending the sessions.
Name Badges
As a security requirement, delegates are required to wear their Conference name badges to all sessions and social functions.
Please note - no name badge, no entry.
Refreshments
All catering breaks (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) are included in your registration fee and will be provided in the Exhibition Pavilions.
The Conference Dinner on Tuesday 22 March is included in the Full Registration Fee only. Delegates registering on a Day Registration that want to attend the conference dinner or cocktail party will need to purchase a ticket.
Smoking
All conference venues are smoke-free. Delegates are expected to observe this policy.
Special Requirements
If you have advised any special dietary requirements on your registration form, these will have been forwarded to the caterers. If you have any questions, please ask at the Registration Desk.
Transport
All conference venues are within 5 minutes walk of each other. Suitable transport will be arranged if weather conditions dictate. If you have special transportation needs please email regdev@avenues.co.nz.
Transport between the Municipal Theatre and the Conference Dinner will be arranged free of charge to the delegates. A timetable for this transport will be available at the registration desk.
Other transport can be arranged through the Napier Taxi company on (06) 835 7777. Please note that this will be at the delegate's own cost.
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