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REGISTRATION PRICES

NON-MEMBERS

EARLY BIRD RATE

$900

NZD + 15% GST

For any non-member delegates

STANDARD RATE: $970

Early bird ends 10 October

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

MEMBERS

EARLY BIRD RATE

$850

NZD + 15% GST

For NZFSS & AFSS members

STANDARD RATE: $950

Early bird ends 10 October

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

STUDENTS
& RETIREES

EARLY BIRD RATE

 $450

NZD + 15% GST

For full-time tertiary students

& retired members

STANDARD RATE: $500

Early bird ends 10 October

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

DAY RATES

$450

NZD + 15% GST

MEMBER PRICE

$500

NZD + 15% GST

NON-MEMBER PRICE

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

GALA DINNER

Wednesday 3 December

Te Pae Convention Centre

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Theme: Circus/Carnival

(no clowns please!)

 $150

NZD + 15% GST

STUDENT

$100

NZD + 15% GST

REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Disclaimer:

In the event of cancellation or postponement of the conference due to circumstances beyond reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, war, acts of God, pandemics, and natural disaster, the conference cannot be held responsible for any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred by registrants as a consequence of the event being postponed or cancelled. The conference organisers disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved. It may be necessary for the conference to alter the times, dates, itineraries or presenting speakers at any time. Every endeavour will be made to communicate all changes to delegates in a timely manner. The conference organisers reserve the right to change information as needed.

In the event of conference cancellation, the maximum liability of the conference is limited to a refund of the conference registration fee, less any costs already incurred,  with no additional liability for travel costs, hotel costs, or any other costs or expenses whatsoever.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Manager, shelley@on-cue.co.nz
Cancellation before 10 October 2025 will incur a $150.00 cancellation fee, with the remainder refunded.
Cancellation on or after 10 October 2025 will incur a $150.00 cancellation fee and may not receive a refund.  Refunds will be at the discretion of the organising committee, and considered on a case by case basis. All refunds will be processed after the conference. Substitute delegates are welcome without penalty, but please advise On-Cue of any name change, for administration purposes. There will be no refunds for any booked delegate who does not attend on the day.

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Insurance:
Delegates are encouraged to take out personal travel and medical insurance which includes loss or damage of personal possessions, including loss of registration and accommodation fees through cancellation.

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Social Media Policy: 

View Social Media Policy here 

SPONSORS

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GOLD SPONSORS

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PEN & STUDENT

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KEY DATES

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Call for abstract & special session
topics close:
31 March
Abstracts open: 2 May
Registrations open: Early June
Abstracts close: 2 Aug *Date Extended to 8/8*
Author notification: 10 September
Draft programme released: 30 September
Earlybird ends: 10 October
Conference: 1– 4 December

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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Issie Barrett (Chair) - Waterways Centre

Chris Meijer - Environment Canterbury

Lauren Hitt - University of Canterbury

Georgina St John-Ives - ChCh City Council

Helen Warburton - University of Canterbury

Duncan Law - Tonkin Taylor

Jenny Webster-Brown - Outgoing NZFSS President

Anthony Gillis - University of Canterbury

Phil Duncan - University of Canberra

Bradley Moggridge - University of Technology, Sydney

Stuart Caird - BECA

Shannan Crow - NIWA

Jay Hepi - NIWA

Channell Thoms - Environment Canterbury

Naomi Heller - University of Canterbury

Katie Kerr - ChCh City Council

Angus Webb - AFSS President

Dr Charuni Jayasekara - University of Melbourne

Ryan Burrows - University of Melbourne

Sarah Treby - RMIT University

Katie Turlington - Griffith University

Mariah Sampson - Deakin University

Elka Blackman - Charles Stuart University

Michelle Hobbs - Griffith University

Scott McKendrick - University of Melbourne

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Shelley Haring - OnCue Conferences

Lea Boodee - OnCue Conferences

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CONFERENCE CONTACT

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Shelley Haring & Lea Boodee, OnCue Conferences

shelley@on-cue.co.nz

03 928 0620 / 0211170916

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