| Conference Programme |
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| FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
| 11.00 am - 1.00 pm | REGISTRATION REGISTRATION OPEN | casual |
| 1.00 pm - 1.15 pm | WELCOME TEA & COFFEE | casual |
| 1.15 pm - 1.30 pm | Welcome to Conference | casual |
| 1.45 pm - 4.15 pm | Coastguard Amazing Race (Alternative Ways to Train) | warm & casual |
| 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm | Partners - Meet and Greet with Bubbles. Find out more from the local experts about the exciting things to see and do while you are here | casual |
| 4.30 pm - 5.00 pm | Suppliers Show and Tell | casual |
| 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm | Free Time / Networking | |
| 6.30 pm | Buses Depart for dinner location | |
| 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm | CASUAL DINNER & Tug of War | warm & casual |
| 10.00 pm - 10.30 pm | Buses return from dinner location | |
| SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
| 6.30 am - 8.30 am | BREAKFAST | casual |
| 8.45 am - 9.00 am | Welcome to conference - Colin Small | casual |
| 9.00 am - 9.20 am | Keith Manch, Maritime New Zealand | casual |
| 9.20 am - 10.45 am | Plenary - "One Coastguard - Moving Forward - What Does it Mean?" | casual |
| 10.45 am - 11.00 am | MORNING TEA | |
| 11.05 am - 12.35 pm | Workshops
1. Operational Case Studies
2. MOSS - speaker from MNZ
3. Fundraising - including Lottery, May Day and other fundraising
| casual |
| 12.35 pm - 1.10 pm | LUNCH | casual |
| 1.10 pm - 2.40 pm | Workshops
1. Operational Case Studies
2. MOSS - speaker from MNZ
3. Fundraising - including Lottery, May Day and other fundraising
| casual |
| 2.40 pm - 2.55 pm | AFTERNOON TEA | casual |
| 2.55 pm - 4.10 pm | Plenary - "The Art of Communication" | casual |
| 4.10 pm- 5.10 pm | Swap Meets
1. Radio Operators/Communications
2. CAPs
3. Unit Training Officers
4. Presidents and Secretaries
5. Coastguard on the Lakes
| casual |
| 5.10 pm - 6.15 pm | Free Time / Get ready | |
| 6.15 pm - 6.30 pm | Make your way to the venue - Rotorua Convention Centre
(walking distance - [click for map] or bus available) | Wrap up warm |
| 6.30 pm - 7.15 pm | Pre-dinner drinks | Collar and tie for the gents Cocktail/evening dresses for the ladies |
| 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm | AWARDS GALA EVENING | Collar and tie for the gents Cocktail/evening dresses for the ladies |
| 10.00 pm | Depart venue and return to hotel | |
| SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
| 6.30 am - 8.30 am | BREAKFAST | casual |
| 8.45 am - 8.50 am | Welcome to Final Day of Conference | casual |
| 8.50 am - 10.30 am | AGM - Including Coastguard Updates from
- President
- CEO
- Questions and Answers/Open forum
| casual |
| 10.30 am - 10.45 am | MORNING TEA | casual |
| 10.45 am - 11.05 am | Update from NZSAR | casual |
| 11.05 am - 11.25 pm | Update from RCCNZ | casual |
| 11.25 am - 11.40 am | Update from Police | casual |
| 12.30 pm | LUNCH and FAREWELL CONFERENCE | casual |
Please Note: Conference timetable subject to change |
 CONFERENCE VENUE
The 2012 Coastguard Conference will take place at the Millennium Hotel Rotorua. Centrally located beside mystical Lake Rotorua, the welcoming hotel is just a brief stroll from the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, Convention Centres and adjacent to the Polynesian Spa. With great onsite conferencing facilities it is sure to be another great conference.
Hotel Address: Corner of Eruera & Hinemoa Streets, Rotorua [click for map]
Contact phone: 07 347 1234
Website: http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/millenniumrotorua/
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PARTNERS
With Rotorua being one of New Zealand's major destinations for both domestic and international tourists, offering so many things to see and do why should we be the ones to choose this year's partners programme?
Come along to the partners "meet and greet" on Friday afternoon to enjoy a glass of bubbles, light refreshments and hear from local experts about all of the options Rotorua has to offer. Whether it is wining, dining, thrill-seeking, cultural, scenic, or shopping - Rotorua has it all!
Why not fit in a little pampering while you are there. A 'revitalising pamper package' $95 per person will be running at Millennium's - The Spa throughout the duration of conference.
The package includes:
- Choose one of the 30 minute treatments:
- 30 minute relaxation massage
- 30 minute Rotorua mud facial
- 30 minute honey energy facial
- Relax to the soft music and warm aromas of The Spa
- Bathrobe and slippers supplied (the slippers are for you to take home)
- Enjoy delicious treats with a glass or two of bubbles
- Complimentary use of private & communal spas, saunas and swimming pool (bring your swimwear)
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TRAVEL
Vehicle: Located in the central North Island, Rotorua is easily accessible by vehicle for those in the North Island. A three-hour drive from Auckland City (234km), and a 5-6 hour drive from Wellington (457km). Plenty of free parking around the hotel.
Flights: For South Island delegates - a number of seats at $400 return from Christchurch to Rotorua have been secured. These will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
Friday 21 September - 0950 hrs Christchurch to Rotorua arriving 1130 hrs
Sunday 23 September - 1355 hrs Rotorua to Christchurch arriving 1545 hrs
To secure your seat please contact Sue or Aimee at Promote - contact details below.
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ACCOMMODATION
Special Coastguard conference accommodation rates at 'Millennium Hotel Rotorua':
$145 (inc gst) for standard twin share room
$190 (inc gst) for a triple room - there are a limited number of these held, will be a first come first serve basis
Please book rooms directly with the hotel. [Booking form download]
or online here
http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/millenniumrotorua/
Promo/Group Code: NZCOAST
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REIMBURSEMENT OF CONFERENCE COSTS
Conference Registration Fee(s): This is a unit/individual cost.
Coastguard New Zealand will reimburse the following conference costs for a maximum of two persons per unit.
[Reimbursement form download]
Accommodation: Coastguard New Zealand will pay for accommodation for one room on a twin share basis for the duration of conference. We will pay up to $145 per night per Coastguard unit. (i.e. a total of $290 per unit during conference). Anything above and beyond that will be at you/your units cost.
Mileage: a mileage allowance of $0.74 per km will be reimbursed on the basis of one vehicle per Coastguard unit, traveling the most direct route from your unit to the Conference Venue.
OR
Flights: will be reimbursed at the maximum of the Smart Saver fare for a maximum of two unit attendees whose travel is outside of the North Island. Please book your flights early to achieve the best possible savings on flights. Flights booked three weeks or less out from the Conference date will not be fully reimbursed.
When planning/booking your travel please choose the most economical and cost effective means of transport from your port of origin. Otherwise we cannot guarantee full reimbursement of travel costs.
Airport parking: If you are flying to conference parking at the airport will be a unit/individual cost.
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QUESTIONS/CONTACT
Any questions about anything relating to conference please contact Sue Archibald or Aimee Watkin.
Sue - sue@promoteltd.co.nz
Aimee - aimee@promoteltd.co.nz
PH: 04 237 0482 or 021 663 881
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REGISTRATION ONLINE IS NOW CLOSED
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