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This page contains answers to common questions . Last
updated 15/12/07
- Who can attend the conference ... ?
- How can I get to the start of the conference -Blenheim ... ?
- The conference will finish in Nelson what are the options
for travel out from Nelson.. ?
- When is the cut off for registration ... ?
- What is the Cost of the Conference?
- Can I down load a registration form? Yes
- What is the weather like at this time of year... ?
- Where will we be Staying / Sleeping?
- I am starting to think about booking travel arrangements. What time do I need to be where and what time
will the conference finish?
- Is there any problem with overseas payment?
The conference is open to anyone that is interested in Christian Rural
Ministry whether they are lay or ordained. Over the years the TransTasman
Rural Conference has enjoyed the contribution from participants that have
joined in from other countries.
The conference begins in a central location in Blenheim. By beginning the
conference at a church located in the central CBD it means there is easy access
to the start point.
BY SEA For those that want the most
scenic entrance then there is no better way than taking than taking the Inter
Island Ferry and enjoying the delights of the the world famous Queen Charlotte
Sound. The Ferry ride will terminate at Piction www.interislander.co.nz
or www.bluebridge.co.nz
BY AIR Blenheim has an Airport
which is serviced by NZ Domestic Airlines. For those that are flying in from
overseas you will need to land at a New Zealand International Airport first,
before continuing on. www.airnz.co.nz
BY ROAD Blenheim is located on New Zealand State Highway One.
BY TRAIN The Scenic Coastal Pacific rail train has a daily service
from Christchurch http://tranzscenic.co.nz/services/tranzcoastal.aspx
The conference will finish in Nelson. What are the options for travel out
from Nelson ... ?
The conference ends after lunch on Friday. There are a variety of ways to
travel out of the region.
BY AIR Nelson has an Airport
which is serviced by NZ Domestic Airlines. For those returning overseas you
will need to fly to a New Zealand International Airport before continuing on. www.airnz.co.nz
BY ROAD Nelson is handily placed on New Zealand State
Highways which will make travel by road to Blenheim or Christchurch a pleasant
journey.
An Early Bird registration fee is available till 28
January 2008
The
final date for registration and Payment is 14 March 2008’
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This
conference has been assisted by generous donations from the Methodist and
Anglican
Churches
. Also we have received money from past Trans Tasman Rural Conferences which
has meant we are to offer the 2008 Trans Tasman Rural Conference at the very
reasonable rate of
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Earlybird
registration
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After
28 January
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Overseas
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$275
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$325
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Overseas
students
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$250
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$300
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New
Zealanders
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$295
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$345
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NZ
students
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$260
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$310
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Payment
can be by personal or Bank Cheque (New Zealanders) or by Bank Cheque (overseas
attendees). Cheques should be made out to ‘The Diocese of Nelson’.’
Or Direct Credit to the 2008 Trans
Tasman Rural Conference Bank account
Prices include GST
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Click the picture to download drought service in another page or
Right click and
chose "down load target" to load onto your hard drive.
Trans
Tasman Rural Form Registration Forms
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Climate
The region regularly claims the highest sunshine hours in New
Zealand, and has low to medium rainfall.
Average temperatures - Mean daily max and min temperatures
Marlborough and
Nelson
Autumn (Mar- May): 19 C (max); 7 C (min) - 66/45 F
Nelson Lakes is typically 6-7 C colder and receives more rainfall.
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Where
will we be Staying / Sleeping?
In
Marlborough
(Monday and Tuesday nights) we will be staying at
the Omaka Marae.
Here we will experience the
Maori Culture with the sleeping arrangements being in the Meeting House and
there is also a hall that we can use.
In Nelson
(Wednesday and Thursday nights) we will be staying at
Teapot
Valley Christian camp. The sleeping arrangement here is shared bunkrooms with
each room having an on-suite.
People will need to bring bedding such as
sleeping bag and pillow.
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Starting time
The conference will start in the afternoon of Monday April 7.
Registration will be from Noon to 4pm at the Methodist Church in Blenheim.
There will be Coffee and Tea facilities at the registration venue.
Depending on demand we will look at providing transport from the Airport & Ferry Terminal.
After registration people can leave their bags and go on suggested walking tours around the town, go shopping or just chill out.
We will all gather and go to the Marae at a set time.
Finishing time
At the end of the conference we are suggesting people make bookings no sooner than 2pm on the Friday – we will run a bus to the Airport or Nelson Central .
Is there any problem
with overseas payment?
We have become aware that the NZ banks are charging $12 to clear overseas
electronic
money transfers. This has not been allowed for in the budget so regretfully we
have to
ask Overseas people to include an extra $12 to the cost; example $275 + $12 =
$289.
Please also make sure any bank charges at point of origin are paid.
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