Welcome Function
Sponsored by
Bellini Bar, Hilton Hotel
Tuesday 14 October 1800-2000
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Delegate
registration will take place on
Level 1 outside the Aquamarine
Conference Rooms, from 1200 hours.
To ensure you receive your Welcome
Function ticket, please register
prior to the commencement of this
function
Tickets are
included in full registration only.
Extra tickets may be purchased for
$50.00 per person
Dress: Smart Casual
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Conference
Dinner
Sponsored by
Maritime Room at the
New Zealand National Maritime
Museum
Thursday 16 October, from 1830
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Delegates are asked to
meet at 1830 hours in the car park area
outside the Hilton Hotel to be "marched"
the short distance to the Maritime
Museum for pre-dinner drinks
Dress: Evening
Wear/Jacket
Thursday Afternoon Social Activities
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ORL Golf
Tournament
Sponsored by
Thursday 16 October
The Grange Golf Club, 2 Grange
Road, Papatoetoe
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Transport will be
provided and will depart from the Hilton
Hotel at 1130 hours. All golfers are
asked to be present at The Grange Golf
Club for a 1215 hours tee-off.
The Grange golf
course is always immaculately presented
in all weather and is an excellent test
of golf. The course has hosted every
major New Zealand Tournament, both
Amateur and Professional, including the
New Zealand Open Championship on 10
separate occasions.
Please indicate at
the time of registration if you wish to
hire clubs, trundler or cart. Payment of
all green fees to be made at the time of
registration. Hire of equipment should
be paid direct to The Grange Golf Club.
Green Fees - may be
purchased for $68.00 per person
(includes transport and green fees). A
boxed lunch/afternoon tea will be
available prior to your departure from
the Hilton.
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Golf Club Hire -
$35.00
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Golf Shoes -
$10.00
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Trundler Hire -
$5.00
Carts - $35.00
Snowplanet
Thursday 16 October 1300-1630 hours
Transport will be provided
and will depart from the Hilton Hotel at
1300 hours.
Snowplanet is New
Zealand's first and only all-year indoor
snow resort where Aucklanders and
tourists alike can experience the thrill
of snow sports and the atmosphere of a
snow village close to Auckland. Its
giant snowdome features 50 centimetres
of real powder snow, three lifts, a
terrain park for snowboarders and
freestyle skiers and a separate learner
area for a fun day out irrespective of
Auckland's weather. Please ensure you
bring waterproof/thermal clothing with
you. Snowplanet has limited jackets and
pants available for hire, however there
is no guarantee there will be adequate
supplies on the day. Bring your own
gloves as you will be unable to hire
these.
Are you a beginner
snow sporter? Then we strongly advise
you participate in a 45 minute ski
lesson.
Beginner
Snow Board Lesson $15.00
Payment of entry
ticket, transport and ski lesson to be
made at the time of registration. Hire
of equipment should be paid directly to
Snowplanet. You may BYO skis, snow board
and boots if you wish.
Auckland Bridge Climb
Thursday 16 October 1330-1600 hours
Transport will be provided
and will depart from the Hilton Hotel at
1330 hours.
Auckland Bridge Climb
is an unforgettable adventure that takes
climbers under, around, up and over the
historic Auckland Harbour Bridge, taking
in unparalleled views of the largest
marina in the Southern Hemisphere,
Auckland City, the Port, Rangitoto
Island, Whangaparaoa Peninsula,
Devonport and the Waitakere Ranges.
Custom-engineered walkways provide a
safe, enjoyable and easy going
experience while showcasing the
incredible sights, sounds and activity
of our harbour and city. To participate
in this activity you must be over 120cm
tall, weigh over 35kgs, and be over 7
years of age. Please ensure you wear
comfortable, closed in shoes. Climbing
overalls will be provided.
Paintball
(minimum of 10 players required)
Thursday 16 October 2008 1230-1630
hours
Transport will be provided
and will depart from the Hilton Hotel at
1230 hours.
Come along and join
us for an unforgettable, high adrenalin,
action-packed game of Paintball. Actions
Paintball is recognised throughout New
Zealand as leaders in paintball
entertainment. All equipment, including
paint ball gun, overalls, goggles,
gloves and hoodie is included. Ensure
you wear comfortable, closed in shoes
and bring plenty of water!
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Tickets may be
purchased for $95.00 (includes 300
paintballs, equipment and
transport). A boxed lunch/afternoon
tea will be available prior to your
departure from the Hilton
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Extra paintballs
can be purchased on site at a cost
of $18 per 100 paintballs
Fishing
Thursday 16 October 2008 1300-1700
hours
Meet in the foyer of the
Hilton Hotel at 1245 hours sharp. Boat
will depart from Princess Wharf at 1300
hours.
Beyond Limits
is
a 46ft Power Cat. She is very stable,
with a cruising speed of 18-20 knots
which means more time fishing, less time
travelling.
Join
skipper, Daniel Court. He
knows where the fish are and Beyond
Limits can get you there. Targeted fish
are Snapper, Kingfish, Hapuka, John Dory
and Trevally.
Accompanying Person’s Programme
Meet
and Greet Morning Tea
Bellini Bar, Hilton Hotel
Wednesday 15 November 0900-1000 hours
Come along and join
us for morning tea at the Hilton Hotel’s
Bellini Bar. We encourage all
accompanying persons to attend the
morning tea in order to meet one another
and receive their information bag and
name tag. For those of you interested,
morning tea will be followed by a
Sculpture, Food and Wine Tour. Refer
below for further details. If you wish
to attend any of the accompanying
person’s activities, please indicate
your selection at the time of
registration.
Sculpture, Food and Wine Tour
– A Relaxing Day North of Auckland
Wednesday 15 November 1000-1530 hours
Transport will be provided and will
depart from the Hilton Hotel at 1000
hours.
45 minutes north of
Auckland is Zealandia – an artist's
sculpture garden where we will be taken
on a guided walking tour. The garden
aims to surprise the viewer with a
sculptural vision of pastoral New
Zealand landscape. The spaces form a
theatre for the dramatic appearances of
the sculpture. Art and Architecture
should lift the spirits and give the
viewer cause to reflect on the wholeness
of life.
Wine tasting and a
platter lunch at a local winery will be
followed by a visit to The Plantery to
learn about (and buy!) new and
traditional preserves, mustards,
chutneys and relishes including Old
Fashioned Fig and Ginger Jam, Tamarillo
and Orange Marmalade, Elliot’s Old
Scotch Marmalade, Tomato and Mustard
Relish and Horopito Mustard, to name a
few of the tantalising treats.
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Tickets may be
purchased for $135.00 per person
(includes transport, driver, tour
escort, entry to a private tour of
Zealandia, morning coffee, wine
tasting, platter lunch and The
Plantery tastings)
Auckland Walk and Lunch, plus an
Optional Extra – Bliss Reflexology
Friday 17 October 1000-1400 hours
Join Auckland Walks
for an entertaining discovery experience
exploring Auckland City's natural
history, heritage and culture. There are
rich encounters with the City's origins
and almost one thousand years of history
since Maori first settled what they came
to call "the land of many lovers".
Auckland Walks offer insights into local
culture and an understanding of the
story of Auckland. Your guide will
deliver you to Invito Restaurant where
you can enjoy a delicious lunch followed
by tea and/or coffee. At the conclusion
of lunch you can meander back to the
Hilton Hotel at your leisure, or enjoy a
truly
memorable and relaxing 1-hour foot
massage at Bliss Reflexoloby. Make sure
you bring an umbrella with you.al
Extra – Bliss Reflexology (maximum 15
people)
Surrounded by gentle
calming music and natural earthy
colours, your feet are placed in very
warm s
Optional Extra – Bliss Reflexology
(maximum 15 people)
Friday 17 October 1415-1515 hours
Surrounded by gentle
calming music and natural earthy
colours, your feet are placed in very
warm water enhanced with aromatic herbs,
while someone massages your head, neck,
shoulders, arms and various pressure
points. After 15 minutes of this
luxurious experience, you are laid back
comfortably and cosily tucked under warm
towels while someone begins massaging
your feet. It feels like bliss... and it
is.
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