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Conference Secretariat:
Conferences and Events
PO Box 1254   Nelson
03 546 6022
Email: [email protected]


Social

Welcome Reception
Thursday, 11 March from  5.30pm - 7.00pm
Maitai Room, Rutherford Hotel
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Inclusive for all delegates / Guest tickets $45.00

Kick off the Meeting by joining us for Welcome Drinks.  Meet and network with other Colleagues, Sponsors and  Exhibitors in the Maitai Room at the Rutherford Hotel.  Attending the welcome reception is included in the full delegate registration fee.  However, for catering purposes you must confirm attendance, or we will presume that you will not be attending.   Additional tickets may be purchased for guests.

Conference Dinner
Friday, 12th March from 7.00pm

A social highlight will be the conference dinner at The World of WearableArt and Collectable Cars Museum.  You will be able to immerse yourself in the amazing interactive creative experience that is WOW!, with dinner set amidst the Collectable Cars Museum.  Throughout the evening, you have the opportunity to view the impressive WOW Garment Gallery displaying a collection of garments from previous shows.

Dancing will follow dinner.
 

 
Optional Activities, Saturday 13th March 2010 (afternoon)
The following activities are offered on Saturday afternoon.  Pick up is at the Rutherford Hotel at 13.30.  If you would like to join any of these activities please purchase a ticket when registering:


Wine Exposed Half Day Wine and Food Tour             $168.00 per person
The vineyards of Nelson are set amongst exceptional scenic countryside.  Visit small boutique family owned wineries that are the most picturesque to be found anywhere and learn their unique or historical stories.

Guided by a passionate wine enthusiast, join with winemakers, viticulturists, vineyards owners and their families savouring the secrets of winemaking and the simplicity of Food Matching with some of the regions noted wine personalities.

Wine Exposed offers a personal and authentic experience.  It's the perfect way to explore the Nelson region that has made New Zealand wine famous throughout the world.
 
Kayaking                                                                     $95.00 per person
From Cable Bay we paddle out around Pepin Island's intricate coastline to the bird colonies and seal haul out areas. Enjoy a stop on a secluded beach to swim or snorkel.

You bring...
  •     Suitable clothing ie shorts and warm top
  •     Swimming gear and towel
  •     Change of clothes
  •     Camera
  •     Sunglasses, sunscreen & sun hat
  •     Water bottle
We Provide...
  •     All safety equipment and instruction.
  •     Snorkelling gear on request.
  •     Soft shoes & paddle jackets if required.
  •     Dry bags for cameras.
  •     A wealth of local knowledge.
  •     Free transport by arrangement.
Mountain Biking                                                          $75.00 per person
The guided ride is approximately 4 hours long on mainly sigle track to third house and return. The route is intermediate level so most people will be able to manage it.  Please ensure you wear appropriate cycling clothing.  Bikes and helmets will be provided.


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Exhibitors

Device Technologies
Hologic
Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Ltd

Lima Orthopaedics
Mathys Orthopaedics Pty Ltd
Medtronic
Orthomedics
REM Systems
Stryker NZ
Surgico
Zimmer