1] Getting To Auckland	Travel to WDS2010 Whether you require flights from the Americas, Europe or any of the Asian Cities, we will be able to create the most suitable airfare option that best fits in with your conferencing arrangements. Please click here to submit your enquiry to the Conference Company. By clicking on this registration link, you will be taken to an automated registration page. Once the mandatory details have been submitted, a response will be provided, and your airfare quotation request will be actioned.
2] Passports and Visas	Comprehensive information about visa requirements is available on the New Zealand Immigration Service website: www.immigration.govt.nz. Please note that if you are travelling from further afield and have a stopover (even in transit) in Australia, you may need an Australian visa. Please check this on the Australian Immigration Service website www.immi.gov.au
3] Biosecurity	New Zealand has a national biosecurity system that is considered one of the most robust in the world. It is critically important to us to protect our dairying industry, which plays a significant part in our national economy. Please refer to www.biosecurity.govt.nz/enter for more information.
4] Climate	November is late spring in New Zealand. In Auckland the average daytime temperatures typically range from 10°C to 17°C. It is recommended that you bring some warm clothing and be prepared for the possibility of rain showers.
5] Currency & Banking	EFTPOS machines are located in the main foyer and on level 3 of the SkyCity complex. There is also a branch of The Bank of New Zealand in the SkyCity Hotel foyer. Branches of most major New Zealand banks are situated very near to the Summit venue on Queen Street. Please refer to www.xe.com for currency conversions.
6] Electricity	The standard voltage of supply in New Zealand is 230 volts, 50 hertz. Most hotels and apartments provide 100 volt AC sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only.
7] Goods and Services Tax	Goods and services sold in New Zealand are subject to a 12.5% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Retail suppliers are required to show the GST inclusive price on goods and services, and must clearly state if the tax is not included in the advertised price. GST cannot be claimed back on purchases when leaving New Zealand. However, depending on the retailer, some goods can be purchased on a GST exclusive basis at the point of purchase, where it can be demonstrated that the items are leaving the country. The retailer is required to courier the items to the airport for you to collect on departure. Please note that GST will be rising to 15% as from 1st October.
8] Insurance	It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover the duration of your visit to New Zealand and to protect you against cancellation charges, loss or damage to your luggage and personal effects, loss of cash and medical expenses.
9] Laptops	Wireless internet is available to purchase from SkyCity Convention Centre. You will need an RJ45 type plug to be able to connect your laptop into a computer socket in New Zealand, and an adaptor with a flat, angled two or three-point power plug to connect to the power supply. See [ 6 ] 10 amp Outlet
10] Language	New Zealand has three official languages — Maori, English and New Zealand Sign Language.
11] Time Zone	New Zealand time will be 13 hours ahead of GMT in November: www.timeanddate.com.
12] Dress Code	We suggest the following dress code for Auckland: WDS2010 attendance being business attire Welcome Reception being smart casual Farmers Dinner being smart casual Gala Dinner being semi formal
13] Summit Managers	If you have any queries about the Summit arrangements please contact:
	Telephone: +64 9 360 1240 Facsimile: +64 9 360 1242 Email: wds2010@tcc.co.nz Postal Address: PO Box 90-040, Auckland 1142, New Zealand Street Address: 31C Normanby Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
14] At the Summit	If you need information about any aspect of the Summit, please go to the Registration and Information Desk located in the foyer of Level 3 of the SkyCity Convention Centre. The desk will be open at the following times: November 4 - 11 IDF Business Meetings Only 4 Thursday 0730 – 1830 5 Friday 0730 – 1830 6 Saturday 0730 – 1830 General Summit Information 7 Sunday 0730 – 1830 8 Monday 0730 – 1830 9 Tuesday 0730 – 1800 10 Wednesday 0730 – 1830 11 Thursday 0730 – 1730
15] Maximising Value at the Conference	Make sure you have business cards with you at all times. Wear comfortable shoes. Write notes of useful information and then review those notes after the conference. You might use those notes to write a trip report, workplace briefing, etc. Only take hardcopies of literature that you intend to carry back to the office with you. This reduces costs and is better for the environment. Make notes on any business cards you collect about who the person is and why you want to stay in touch. Dress in layers. You can then make yourself comfortable in different temperature zones. Don't be embarrassed if you don't remember someone's name. That is why we wear name tags! If you lose your name tag notify the Registration desk immediately. Talk to the speakers after their presentations or at other times during the conference. Keep good eating habits. This will make you feel better and the scale will like you when you get back home. Do talk to someone! Maximise your value from the conference by networking.