Visa, Venue, Accommodation and Transport Information
Information on the meeting venue location, accommodation and getting around.
1. Meeting venue, location map and transportation
This year’s meetings venue is Rydges Latimer in Christchurch. The 4.5 Star hotel was completed in 2013 and provides purpose built conference facilities. The hotel is located in central Christchurch, overlooking an iconic New Zealand green space with lush green broad-leaved trees. Check out the venues location.
Perfectly located on Latimer Square, Rydges Latimer Christchurch is in the heart of Christchurch CBD and close to local attractions. Guests enjoy proximity to Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, shopping on New Regent Street and eateries. The hotel is situated 11.3 km from the airport and would take 23 minutes in a taxi. You can check out transport options here.
If booking accommodation at Rydges, please use the booking site link provided below.
This year’s meetings venue is Rydges Latimer in Christchurch. The 4.5 Star hotel was completed in 2013 and provides purpose built conference facilities. The hotel is located in central Christchurch, overlooking an iconic New Zealand green space with lush green broad-leaved trees. Check out the venues location.
Perfectly located on Latimer Square, Rydges Latimer Christchurch is in the heart of Christchurch CBD and close to local attractions. Guests enjoy proximity to Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, shopping on New Regent Street and eateries. The hotel is situated 11.3 km from the airport and would take 23 minutes in a taxi. You can check out transport options here.
If booking accommodation at Rydges, please use the booking site link provided below.
2. Accommodation at the meeting venue and options close by
Accommodation is available at the Meeting Venue Rydges and we have secured a special rate at three other options (all within walking distance of the meeting venue), which we hope will suit all budgets.
To access the special rates negotiated for this meeting, reservations need to be made before Wednesday 17th October.
Please note: This is a busy time in Christchurch as it is the lead up to an annual racing event and long weekend. Please ensure you make your accommodation bookings as early as you can so as not to be disappointed – there is limited availability at Rydges.
Please reserve your accommodation directly with the hotel of your choice. If you need assistance to reserve accommodation or need any additional information regarding the hotels, please kindly contact the Secretariat.
Accommodation is available at the Meeting Venue Rydges and we have secured a special rate at three other options (all within walking distance of the meeting venue), which we hope will suit all budgets.
- Breakfree on Cashel,
- IBIS; and
- Rendevous Hotel
To access the special rates negotiated for this meeting, reservations need to be made before Wednesday 17th October.
Please note: This is a busy time in Christchurch as it is the lead up to an annual racing event and long weekend. Please ensure you make your accommodation bookings as early as you can so as not to be disappointed – there is limited availability at Rydges.
Please reserve your accommodation directly with the hotel of your choice. If you need assistance to reserve accommodation or need any additional information regarding the hotels, please kindly contact the Secretariat.
Hotel Details |
Room Rate - NZ$ Single (inc breakfast) |
Room Rate - NZ$ Double (inc breakfast) |
Superior King $274 Deluxe King $294 Deluxe Twin $294 Premier King $304 Premier Twin $314 Premier Exclusive $324 Premier Suite $354 |
Superior King $299 Deluxe King $319 Deluxe Twin $319 Premier King $329 Premier Twin $339 Premier Exclusive $349 Premier Suite $379 |
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Breakfree on Cashel 165 Cashel Street Christchurch 8011 Tel: +64 3 360 1064 When booking quote ref: APLMF to obtain negotiated rates, |
Inner Urban Double $105 City Urban Double $125 City Urban Queen $145 City Urban King $175 |
Inner Urban Double $120 City Urban Double $140 City Urban Queen $160 City Urban King 190 City Urban Twin $190 |
IBIS Hotel 107 Hereford Street Christchurch 8011 Tel: +64 3 376 8666 Fax: +64 3 367 8667 When booking quote ref: 'BGPG' to obtain negotiated rates. |
Double $219 |
Double $239 |
Rendezvous Hotel 166 Gloucester Street Christchurch 8011 Tel.: +64 3 943 3888 When booking quote ref: #2218935 to obtain discounted rates. |
15% discount on the rate at time of booking. $25 Breakfast |
15% discount on the rate at time of booking. $25 Breakfast |
3. NZ Visa information
- Check out if your country has NZ Visa Waiver Status.
- Please allow at least 25 business days if you require a visa to enter New Zealand.
- If you require visa you should apply for a business visa and can do this online.
4. Other useful information
Local currency:
Climate:
Language:
Dress Code:
Electricity power supply:
Local currency:
- New Zealand Dollar
Climate:
- The average daytime temperature in Christchurch in November is around 19ºC.
- We recommend you bring a light rain jacket/windbreaker.
Language:
- English
Dress Code:
- Business dress for meetings and smart casual attire is appropriate for the social events.
Electricity power supply:
- Electricity is supplied throughout New Zealand at 230/240 volts (50 hertz), although most hotels and motels provide 110 volt AC sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only. For all other equipment, an adapter/converter is necessary, unless the item has a multi-voltage option.
5. Contact details of the host
Name: Mr Kim Truscott
Position: Senior Business Development Advisor
Email: kim.truscott@mbie.govt.nz
Trading Standards
Consumer Protection and Standards, Market Services Group
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Telephone: +64 (04) 4 470 2515
Mobile: +64 (0) 21 977 488
Name: Mr Kim Truscott
Position: Senior Business Development Advisor
Email: kim.truscott@mbie.govt.nz
Trading Standards
Consumer Protection and Standards, Market Services Group
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Telephone: +64 (04) 4 470 2515
Mobile: +64 (0) 21 977 488