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PROPOSAL TO HOST

17th International Congress of the
International Radiation Protection
Association (IRPA) 2028

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

      AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
      TĀMAKI   MAKAU R AU   -   AOTEAROA   2028
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The Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) is proud to present this bid for the
The 17th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) 2028. In the spirit
                                    of manaakitanga we welcome you to
                         Auckland, New Zealand, with open hearts and open minds.

                                                                       With support from

                                                                             Manaakitanga
                Is the Māori word for hospitality, kindness, generosity or support—the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others.

                                                                                                                                                     Mt Heale, Great Barrier Island
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                                                                                                                                                                                          OPEN HEARTS                                  OPEN SPACES

                                                                                                                 Inside our                                                         1. Your Local Hosts                        3. Conference
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Destination
                                                                                                                 Proposal                                                           Introduction Letter

                                                                                                                                                                                    Introduction to Auckland              4
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                                                                                                                                                                                    17th International Congress of IRPA   5    Auckland at a Glance      27

                                                                                                                                                                                    Letters of Support                    6    A City of Innovation      28
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                                                                                                                                                                                    Host Organisation                     12   Auckland’s Track Record   30
                                                                                                                 Click on a contents line to go to that page.                       Radiation Protection in New Zealand   13   Accommodation             31

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Proximity Map             39
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                                                                                                                        Previous Section                                            2. Conference                              Experience Auckland       41
                                                                                                                   ►                                                                Information                                The Adventurous Choice    43
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                                                                                                                                                                                    & Support                                  Field Trips               45
                                                                                                                                                                                    Local Organising Committee            16   Dining Precincts          47
                                                                                                                                                                                    Conference Programme                  18   Explore New Zealand       49
                                                                                                                                                                                    Conference Venue                      19

                                                                                                                                                                                    Social Venues                         22

                                                                                                                                                                                    Conference Support                    23   Appendices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Visa Information          54

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Pre And Post Touring      55

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Useful Information        61

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                                                                                                                        OPEN HEARTS

                                                                  Ko tātou enei—It’s who we are
                                                                                                  1. Your Local Hosts

Māori Poi Dance
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                                                                                                                                               AUSTRALASIAN RADIATION PROTECTION SOCIETY INC.                                                      AUSTRALASIAN RADIATION PROTECTION SOCIETY INC.

                                                                                                                                               PO BOX 7108 Upper Ferntree Gully Victoria 3156 AUSTRALIA                                            PO BOX 7108 Upper Ferntree Gully Victoria 3156 AUSTRALIA
                                                                                                                                               Telephone      (+61 3) 9756 0128                                                                    Telephone      (+61 3) 9756 0128
                                                                                                                                               E-mail         secretariat@arps.org.au                                                              E-mail         secretariat@arps.org.au
                                                                                                                                               ABN            52 140 741 862                                                                       ABN            52 140 741 862
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                           meeting rooms. The NZICC is located within easy walking distance of the Federal Street
                                                                                                                      Roger Coates OBE                                                                                     Precinct, famous for its bars, restaurants and nightlife.
                                                                                                                      President
                                                                                                                      International Radiation Protection Association                                                       It is my privilege to submit this proposal on behalf of the ARPS, and our Executive and I very
                                                                                                                      The White House                                                                                      much look forward to working with yourself and the Executive Council in what I think is a once
                                                                                                                      Bouth Ulverston                                                                                      in a lifetime offer to hold our Congress in one of the truly unique and wondrous parts of the
                                                                                                                      Cumbria                                                                                              world. And just by the way, if my greeting is the first time you’ve seen ‘Kia Ora’ before, it is
                                                                                                                      LA12 8JB                                                                                             the Maori greeting that is equivalent to ‘Aloha’. Should New Zealand be successful in this bid,
                                                                                                                      United Kingdom                                                                                       attending delegates will be delighted to hear it many times.

                                                                                                                      Dear Roger,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           With great respect
                                                                                                                      Re: Proposal to host the 17th IRPA Congress in Auckland New Zealand

                                                                                                                      Kia Ora! I am delighted to submit a proposal to host the 17th IRPA Congress in 2028 in the
                                                                                                                      breathtaking City of Auckland, New Zealand.

                                                                                                                      Auckland is known in Māori, its indigenous culture, as Tāmaki Makaurau, “a place desired by
                                                                                                                      many”, and it’s not hard to see why. Known for its urban setting and natural beauty, Auckland         Mr Brent Rogers, President
                                                                                                                      is a perfect mix of two worlds. Phenomenal dining and boutique shopping and is never too far          Australasian Radiation Protection
                                                                                                                      from stunning scenery that includes harbours and islands, volcanic cones, native bush and both        Society
                                                                                                                      white and black-sand beaches. It is the gateway to rest of New Zealand, which is currently
                                                                                                                      ranked as the second safest country in the world by the Global Peace index.

                                                                                                                      Naturally, Māori culture remains an important part of everything Auckland has to offer.
                                                                                                                      Throughout the duration of their stay, IRPA delegates will experience ‘manaakitanga’ (warm
                                                                                                                      hospitality), which plays a key role in Māori society, encompassing the acts of welcoming and
                                                                                                                      sharing. This is just one of the reasons Auckland was voted in the top ten friendliest cities in
                                                                                                                      the world in 2017.

                                                                                                                      As host to several global events in 2021, including the 36th America’s Cup and APEC Leaders’
                                                                                                                      Week, Auckland’s city centre is undergoing rapid transformation, which will create a legacy
                                                                                                                      that will benefit its visitors for years to come. By 2028, your delegates will experience Auckland
                                                                                                                      at its best.

                                                                                                                      If successful, IRPA 17 would be hosted by one of the premier IRPA affiliate Societies, the
                                                                                                                      Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS), who will plan a Congress Theme around
                                                                                                                      the 120th anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to New Zealand born
                                                                                                                      Ernest Rutherford for his works in the chemistry of radioactive substances. The Congress
                                                                                                                      would be held in the currently under construction New Zealand International Conference Centre
                                                                                                                      (NZICC) which will boast 6,674 m2 of divisible, multipurpose hall space, 1000 hotel rooms
                                                                                                                      connected via an air-bridge and 2700 m2 of meeting space, configurable for up to 33 separate

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                                                                                                                 Why Auckland               Thank you for the opportunity to present a proposal for Auckland,
                                                                                                                                            New Zealand, to be host city for the 17th International Congress of the
                                                                                                                                            International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) 2028. We look
                                                                                                                                            forward to welcoming your delegates to a region where big city style,
17TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 2028 - AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

                                                                                                                                            beautiful landscapes and first‑rate facilities come together.
                                                                                                                                            Inspired choice                                               Easy choice
                                                                                                                                            As New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland is the country’s      Auckland is easily accessible from overseas, with a modern,
                                                                                                                                            financial and economic powerhouse, and the gateway            efficient international airport. Residents from 60 countries
                                                                                                                                            to the rest of the country. The modern city centre is         around the world do not need to apply for a visa into
                                                                                                                                            surrounded by sparkling harbours, native forest, beautiful    New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                            beaches and scenic wine regions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Smart choice
                                                                                                                                            Confident choice
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Auckland is a thriving high‑tech hub of the Asia‑Pacific
                                                                                                                                            Auckland has a strong track record of hosting seamless        region, home to more than 20,000 innovation‑based
                                                                                                                                            and memorable business events involving local and central     companies. Auckland Convention Bureau can access
                                                                                                                                            governments, global and national organisations, and the       experts across business, industry, tertiary and research
                                                                                                                                            private sector.                                               institutions, making the city the perfect choice for
                                                                                                                                                                                                          international delegates to connect and collaborate.
                                                                                                                                            If Auckland is chosen to host the 17th International
                                                                                                                                            Congress of the International Radiation Protection            A world of choice
                                                                                                                                            Association (IRPA) 2028, a wide range of Auckland and
                                                                                                                                            New Zealand promotional materials will be made available      Auckland’s Polynesian flavour—including its unique Māori
                                                                                                                                            for use in marketing activity to encourage delegates to       culture—is a major attraction for international visitors; and
                                                                                                                                            come to New Zealand and to save the date for 2028.            an abundance of activities and adventures on Auckland’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                          doorstep will excite your delegates.
                                                                                                                                            Impressive choice
                                                                                                                                            Auckland is home to a wide range of world‑class
                                                                                                                                            convention and accommodation choices, from large
                                                                                                                                            facilities to boutique options. Most of the main convention
                                                                                                                                            centres are a short walk from popular attractions and the
                                                                                                                                            city has a myriad of transport options.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Rangitoto Auckland
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                                                                                                                                                  Choose to have it all
                                                                                                                                            in Auckland, New Zealand in 2028.

                                                                                                                           HOST CITY                   PROPOSED DATES         PROPOSED VENUE
                                                                                                                      Auckland, New Zealand               May 2028       The New Zealand International
                                                                                                                                                                          Convention Centre (NZICC)

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                                                                                                                 Summary of Support                                                     ARPS has wide ranging support to host a successful
                                                                                                                                                                                        17th IRPA congress, 2028, including the following
                                                                                                                                                                                        prominent leaders and organisations:
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                                                                                                                 The Office of Radiation Safety is happy to support the
                                                                                                                 bid for the 17th Meeting of the International Radiation
                                                                                                                 Protection Society (IRPA) to come to Auckland in 2028
                                                                                                                                                                                        1.	Phil Goff
                                                                                                                 at this stage as it could provide a good forum for                         Mayor of Auckland
                                                                                                                 New Zealand based radiation practitioners including
                                                                                                                                                                                        2.	Steve Armitage
                                                                                                                 interested academia to learn more about radiation in                       General Manager—Destination
                                                                                                                 medicine, mining, industry etc. Sessions focussing on                      Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development
                                                                                                                 radon and aspects of geothermal power production                       3. 	Stephen England‑Hall
                                                                                                                 would particularly add value.                                               Chief Executive
                                                                                                                                                                                             Tourism New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                        4. 	Doctor Carl-Magnus Larsson
                                                                                                                 Dr Andreas Markwitz | Director for Radiation Safety                         CEO
                                                                                                                                                                                             ARPANSA Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                        5. 	Associate Professor Tony Hooker
                                                                                                                                                                                             Director
                                                                                                                                                                                             Centre for Radiation Research, Education and Innovation,
                                                                                                                                                                                             The University of Adelaide
                                                                                                                                                                                        6. 	Hefin Griffths
                                                                                                                                                                                             Chief Nuclear Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                             Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
                                                                                                                                                                                        7. 	Frank Harris
                                                                                                                                                                                             Chief Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                                             Radiation Governance and Product Stewardship, Rio Tinto Uranium
                                                                                                                                                                                        8. 	Shahe Bagerdjian
                                                                                                                                                                                             Vice President - Business Development
                                                                                                                                                                                             Global Medical Solutions
                                                                                                                                                                                        9. 	Maxie Christison
                                                                                                                                                                                             NCRS Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                             ESR
                                                                                                                                                            Piha, Auckland West Coast
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                                                                                                                      30 October 2019
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                                                                                                                      Roger Coates OBE                                                                                                                          Roger Coates OBE, President
                                                                                                                      President                                                                                                                                 International Radiation Protection Association
                                                                                                                      International Radiation Protection Association                                                                                            The White House
                                                                                                                      The White House                                                                                                                           Bouth Ulverston
                                                                                                                      Bouth Ulverston                                                                                                                           Cumbria LA12 8JB
                                                                                                                      Cumbria                                                                                                                                   United Kingdom
                                                                                                                      LA12 8JB
                                                                                                                      United Kingdom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dear Mr Coates,

                                                                                                                      Dear Mr Coates.                                                                                                                           Thank you for the opportunity to present Auckland as a destination for hosting the International Radiation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Protection Association Congress in 2028.
                                                                                                                      Thank you for the opportunity to present Auckland’s credentials as a candidate for hosting the
                                                                                                                      2028 International Radiation Protection Association congress. I would officially like to invite this                                      With a culturally diverse population of 1.6 million and growing, Auckland is the financial and economic powerhouse
                                                                                                                      group to Auckland, New Zealand.                                                                                                           of New Zealand, contributing 38 per cent of the national gross domestic product.

                                                                                                                      Each and every one of your guests can be assured of a warm welcome to Auckland and an                                                     Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) is Auckland’s economic growth agency and is
                                                                                                                      opportunity to sample the best of Kiwi hospitality and friendliness.                                                                      working to stimulate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on creating quality jobs for all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Aucklanders.
                                                                                                                      Auckland enjoys a unique mix of magnificent natural features, a rich and distinctive cultural                                             As a destination, Auckland has an exciting combination of magnificent scenery, including stunning harbours and
                                                                                                                      heritage, well supported with ‘big city’ sophistication: exceptional galleries, theatres, shopping and                                    islands, native forests, black-sand beaches alongside a vibrant city lifestyle – delivering an exceptional array of
                                                                                                                      restaurants. Set on three harbours, it is bounded by rainforests, beaches and numerous islands.                                           tourism and Māori cultural experiences, fine food and wine, and world-class facilities.
                                                                                                                      These natural wonders are all within 40 minutes of a globally connected and cosmopolitan central
                                                                                                                      business district.                                                                                                                        Auckland’s compact city centre means everything is in close proximity, with a range of accommodation available
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                for all budgets, along with attractions and conference venues, all within easy reach.
                                                                                                                      Auckland is a vibrant city and has been ranked third internationally for its quality of living. Auckland
                                                                                                                      is at the forefront of hosting international events in New Zealand. It offers excellent infrastructure                                    Getting to Auckland has never been easier with 31 international airlines flying direct to Auckland International
                                                                                                                      provided by a professional industry, centralised event facilities and has a worldwide reputation for                                      Airport, from 48 destinations.
                                                                                                                      top hospitality. Auckland is the home of New Zealand’s major international airport and receives a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                You can be assured of thorough professionalism and strong support for your conference in Auckland, coupled with
                                                                                                                      frequency of flights unparalleled by any other city in the country.                                                                       our unique personal touch which will make your event a highly memorable and successful experience.

                                                                                                                      We look forward to welcoming your many guests from around the world to our city in 2028.                                                  We look forward to welcoming the delegates attending the International Radiation Protection Association Congress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in 2028.
                                                                                                                      Nau mai, Haere mai.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yours sincerely
                                                                                                                      Yours sincerely

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Steve Armitage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                General Manager - Destination
                                                                                                                      Phil Goff
                                                                                                                      MAYOR OF AUCKLAND

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PO Box 5561, Wellesley Street,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Auckland 1141, New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                P +64 9 365 0500
                                                                                                                    Level 27, 135 Albert Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand | Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 | aucklandcouncil.govt.nz | +64 9 301 0101
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                aucklandnz.com/ateed

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                                                                                                                                                                                         TOURISM NEW ZEALAND – MANAAKITANGA AOTEAROA
                                                                                                                                                                                         Level 1, 1 Nelson Street, Auckland 1010
                                                                                                                                                                                         PO Box 91 893, Auckland 1142
                                                                                                                                                                                         New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                         PH                    FAX

                                                                                                                                                                                         +64 9 914 4780        +64 9 914 4789
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                                                                                                                    21st October 2019                                                                                                      3 March 2020                                                                                  Ref: D208991

                                                                                                                    Roger Coates OBE                                                                                                       Roger Coates OBE
                                                                                                                    President                                                                                                              President
                                                                                                                    International Radiation Protection Association                                                                         International Radiation Protection Association
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The White House
                                                                                                                    The White House
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Bouth Ulverston Cumbria LA128JB
                                                                                                                    Bouth Ulverston
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           United Kingdom
                                                                                                                    Cumbria
                                                                                                                    LA12 8JB
                                                                                                                    United Kingdom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Re: Expression of Interest to host the 2028 IRPA Congress in Auckland, New Zealand

                                                                                                                    Dear Board Members of the International Radiation Protection Association,                                              Dear Mr Coates
                                                                                                                    I am pleased to offer my support for the bid by the Australasian Radiation Protection Society to host the 2028         The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) are pleased to support the
                                                                                                                    International Radiation Protection Association Congress in Auckland, New Zealand in 2020.                              Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) in its Expression of Interest to host the 2028 IRPA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Congress in Auckland, New Zealand.
                                                                                                                    Auckland offers outstanding conference venues and has a proud history of hosting successful international
                                                                                                                    conferences. It also offers world class accommodations, sights and attractions and I am sure that will lead to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ARPANSA is an Australian Government agency with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of
                                                                                                                    visiting delegates enjoying their time here.                                                                           people and the environment, from the harmful effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation. Our agency
                                                                                                                    Our beautiful country also offers stunning landscapes from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the            consists of scientists with expertise in a wide range of radiation fields, including medical, environmental
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and nuclear radiation, together with experts in regulation and drafting of codes and standards, in line with
                                                                                                                    South Island with friendly locals sharing rich tales of our history, our legends and our future.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           international best practice. ARPANSA continually monitors and undertakes research in all aspects of
                                                                                                                    I highly recommend Auckland as the location for the 2028 International Radiation Protection Association                radiation and its health impacts, to ensure the public is kept informed and ensured of the highest standards
                                                                                                                    Congress and am sure that visiting delegates will leave having experienced a wonderful time in New Zealand.            of radiation safety and nuclear protection.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ARPANSA is a major contributor to ARPS Conferences routinely presenting research on UVR emissions,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           NORM residues, security of sources, diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging, lessons from the
                                                                                                                    Kind Regards                                                                                                           Fukushima Daiichi accident, radiation protection of patients, workers, members of the public and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           environment. In addition, ARPANSA makes use of national meetings in the area of radiation protection to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           hold workshops on current matters of radiation protection and national changes to the regulatory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           framework.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ARPANSA would welcome the opportunity to again support the ARPS in preparing a topical and interesting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           program for the IRPA conference on 2028.

                                                                                                                    Stephen England-Hall                                                                                                   Yours sincerely
                                                                                                                    Chief Executive
                                                                                                                    Tourism New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Dr Carl-Magnus Larsson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           CEO of ARPANSA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           619 Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie VIC 3085        PO Box 655, Miranda NSW 1490             info@arpansa.gov.au
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           +61 3 9433 2211                                  +61 2 9541 8333                               arpansa.gov.au

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                                                                                                                      Roger Coates OBE
                                                                                                                      IRPA President
                                                                                                                      The White House
                                                                                                                      Bouth Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8JB, UK

                                                                                                                      Dear Mr Coates,

                                                                                                                      Re: Support to the Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) bid to host the 17th
                                                                                                                      International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA17)

                                                                                                                      The Centre for Radiation Research, Education and Innovation (CRREI) at the University of Adelaide
                                                                                                                      would like to express our support to the Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) who is
                                                                                                                      bidding to host the 17th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association
                                                                                                                      (IRPA17) in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand for 2028.

                                                                                                                      The CRREI was established in Oct 2019 within the School of Physical Sciences at the University and is
                                                                                                                      the only one of its type in Australia. The CRREI is based around four pillars: (1) establishment of a
                                                                                                                      commercial radioanalytical facility, (2) delivery of tertiary radiation education programs, (3)
                                                                                                                      facilitation of collaborative radiation research, and (4) public outreach and community engagement.
                                                                                                                      The Centre was established in South Australia (SA) as this state is currently undertaking and discussing
                                                                                                                      a number of strategic projects, studies and initiatives related to radiation use and analysis and has a
                                                                                                                      long history within the field of radiation protection. The CRREI is fast becoming a “centre of
                                                                                                                      excellence” and is working closely and has strong support from a number of stakeholders, such as the
                                                                                                                      International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the SA government, the Australian Radiation Protection
                                                                                                                      and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
                                                                                                                      (ANSTO), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) as well as many
                                                                                                                      other international and national organisations.

                                                                                                                      The CRREI is currently working within the Asia Pacific region and a congress of this calibre would
                                                                                                                      contribute greatly to the expertise of radiation professionals in our region and to the radiation
                                                                                                                      protection field in general.

                                                                                                                      Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like further clarification of our support.

                                                                                                                      Regards

                                                                                                                      Associate Professor Tony Hooker
                                                                                                                      B.Biotech(Hons), PhD, FARPS, MACSPEM

                                                                                                                      Director
                                                                                                                      Centre for Radiation Research, Education and Innovation
                                                                                                                      The University of Adelaide
                                                                                                                       (m)    +61 439 961 018
                                                                                                                      (w)     08 8313 2326
                                                                                                                      (e)     tony.hooker@adelaide.edu.au

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Rio Tinto
                                                                                                                                                                                  123 Albert Street
                                                                                                                                                                                  Brisbane QLD 4000
                                                                                                                                                                                  Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                  Tel: +61 7 3625 3711

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                                                                                                                      Roger Coates OBE
                                                                                                                      President
                                                                                                                      International Radiation Protection Association
                                                                                                                      The White House
                                                                                                                      Bouth Ulverston Cumbria LA128JB
                                                                                                                      United Kingdom

                                                                                                                      Dear Mr Coates

                                                                                                                      Re: Expression of Interest to host the 2028 IRPA Congress in Auckland, New Zealand

                                                                                                                      Rio Tinto, as a diversified and multinational mining company, is pleased to support the Australasian
                                                                                                                      Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) in its Expression of Interest to host the 2028 IRPA Congress in
                                                                                                                      Auckland, New Zealand.

                                                                                                                      Rio Tinto is a mining and metals company operating in around 35 countries around the world. Our
                                                                                                                      purpose is to produce the materials essential to human progress. Rio Tinto mines and/or produces a
                                                                                                                      number of product associated with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials including uranium oxide,
                                                                                                                      mineral sands and rare earth concentrates.

                                                                                                                      Rio Tinto has a long association with ARPS and recognises the contribution that ARPS has made to
                                                                                                                      the radiation protection field and its associated impacts on industry and regulation.

                                                                                                                      Rio Tinto would welcome the opportunity to again partner with ARPS for the 2028 IRPA Congress if
                                                                                                                      this bid to host is successful.

                                                                                                                      Yours faithfully,

                                                                                                                      Frank Harris
                                                                                                                      Chief Advisor Radiation Governance and Product Stewardship
                                                                                                                      Rio Tinto Uranium

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                                                                                                                      6 April 2020
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                                                                                                                      Mr Brent Rogers
                                                                                                                      President
                                                                                                                      Australasian Radiation Protection Society

                                                                                                                      Support to the Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) to host the 17th Meeting
                                                                                                                      of the International Radiation Protection Society (IRPA) in Auckland in 2028

                                                                                                                      Dear Mr Rogers,

                                                                                                                      I am writing to provide my support to the Australasian Radiation Protection Society to host the
                                                                                                                      17th four yearly International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association in
                                                                                                                      Auckland 2028.

                                                                                                                      The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) National Centre for Radiation Science
                                                                                                                      (NCRS), which I manage, has a strong history of excellence in radiation protection and safety
                                                                                                                      service delivery both domestically and internationally. The NCRS Group works closely with the
                                                                                                                      New Zealand Regulator in providing advice and services with regard radiation protection and
                                                                                                                      safety.

                                                                                                                      The IRPA International Congress is recognised as major event in the radiation protection world,
                                                                                                                      and to host a meeting of this calibre in Auckland will be very highly beneficial to our radiation
                                                                                                                      protection community, particularly our young scientists who do not often get the opportunity to
                                                                                                                      travel internationally. The opportunity for ARPS to highlight the high-quality work being carried out
                                                                                                                      in this scientific discipline in Australia and New Zealand, and the legacy that such a meeting of this
                                                                                                                      magnitude brings to our community, is one not to be missed.

                                                                                                                      In principal I support ARPS in their bid to host of the Congress.

                                                                                                                      Yours sincerely

                                                                                                                      Maxie Christison
                                                                                                                      NCRS Manager
                                                                                                                      ESR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Wai-o-tapu, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

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                                                                                                                 HOST ORGANISATION
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                                                                                                                 Australasian Radiation Protection Society
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                                                                                                                 The Australasian Radiation           History                                                         Experience in hosting conferences

                                                                                                                 Protection Society (ARPS) is         The Australian Radiation Protection Society was founded
                                                                                                                                                      in 1975 and has more than 250 members engaged in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) has
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      run an annual conference since 1997 to ensure the radiation
                                                                                                                 proud to be bidding to host the      radiation protection activities. Members are engaged in         protection society remains relevant, and in tune with the
                                                                                                                                                      a variety of activities designed to ensure the safe use of      changing needs of everyone in the industry. Approximately
                                                                                                                 17th International Congress of the   both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation for a wide variety     150 delegates attend the conference. 2020’s theme is
                                                                                                                 International Radiation Protection   of applications, in medicine, pure and applied science,
                                                                                                                                                      industry and mining.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      legacy and innovation in radiation protection.

                                                                                                                 Association (IRPA) 2028.             The Society was renamed the Australasian Radiation
                                                                                                                                                      Protection Society in 1997 to reflect the increasing
                                                                                                                                                      involvement of members from outside of Australia,
                                                                                                                                                      particularly from New Zealand.

                                                                                                                                                      Mission

                                                                                                                                                      The primary objective of the society is to promote the
                                                                                                                                                      principles, and practice of radiation protection, and to this
                                                                                                                                                      end it seeks to:
                                                                                                                                                      ▪   Establish, and maintain professional standards of
                                                                                                                                                          radiation protection practice
                                                                                                                                                      ▪   Encourage co-operation among persons engaged in
                                                                                                                                                          radiation protection activities
                                                                                                                                                      ▪   Provide for and give support to scientific meetings on
                                                                                                                                                          topics related to radiation protection
                                                                                                                                                      ▪   Encourage publications in the field of radiation
                                                                                                                                                          protection

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                                                                                                                 RADIATION PROTECTION IN NEW ZEALAND
                  ►                                                                                                                                    ESR is a Crown research institute of New Zealand, focused     Non-ionising radiation measurements
                                                                                                                                                       on delivering four core people-focussed outcomes for the

                                                                                                                 Radiation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ESR offers a range of measurement services across the
                                                                                                                                                       benefit of New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     electromagnetic spectrum. These services can verify
                                                                                                                                                       ▪     Safeguarding the health and wellbeing of people.        whether exposure to electromagnetic fields meet health

                                                                                                                 Protection                            ▪     Increasing the effectiveness of forensic science
                                                                                                                                                             services.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and safety guidelines.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Food export certification
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                                                                                                                                                       ▪     Protecting the food-based economy.
                                                                                                                                                       ▪     Improving the safety of freshwater.                     ESR authenticates levels of radioactivity in foodstuffs for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the export market and monitors imported food products.
                                                                                                                                                       For the past 50 years, ESR’s specialised environmental        Certificates are issued for goods that are of 100% New
                                                                                                                                                       radiochemistry laboratory has been measuring naturally        Zealand origin without testing a sample for radioactivity
                                                                                                                                                       occurring and man-made radionuclides.                         content. For any goods containing imported components
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     a sample must be tested for radioactivity content before a
                                                                                                                                                       ESR offer a range of services for determining radioactivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     certificate can be issued.
                                                                                                                                                       content in a range of sample types such as food, water,
                                                                                                                                                       soil, sediment, mining ore and products, environmental        Radiation safety training
                                                                                                                                                       biota, sediment and air samples.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ESR has a dedicated team to help develop New
                                                                                                                                                       Personal Dosimetry Service (PDS)                              Zealanders knowledge of radiation safety, meet regulatory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     requirements and protect employees through specialised
                                                                                                                                                       ESR's Personal Dosimetry Service offers employers a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     or tailored training courses. Expertise covers all areas
                                                                                                                                                       convenient means to measure and record the radiation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     of radiological safety and security, including medical
                                                                                                                                                       doses employees may accumulate at work.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     physics, health physics, transport of radioactive materials,
                                                                                                                                                       ESR supports its monitoring service with specialist           radioactive waste management, emergency response and
                                                                                                                                                       technical knowledge and expertise gained through its long     environmental radioactivity.
                                                                                                                                                       experience and broad range of radiation safety activities.

                                                                                                                                                       Low-level radioactivity measurements

                                                                                                                                                       ESR offers a range of measurement services to determine
                                                                                                                                                       and quantify the presence of potential radioactive
                                                                                                                                                       contamination. Radiation specialists can test across a
                                                                                                                                                       large range of sample types, including but not limited
                                                                                                                                                       to food, water, soil, sediment, mining ore and products,
                                                                                                                                                       environmental biota, sediment and air samples.

                                                                                                                                                       Applications for test results include testing of drinking
                                                                                                                                                       waters to show radiological compliance with the New
                                                                                                                                                       Zealand Drinking Water Standards or overseas standards,
                                                                                                                                                       soil erosion measurements, sediment dating, and food
                                                                                                                                                       certification for export.

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                                                                                                                 RADIATION PROTECTION IN AUSTRALIA
                  ►                                                                                                                                  Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
                                                                                                                                                     ARPANSA is the Australian Government's primary authority

                                                                                                                 Radiation                           on radiation protection and nuclear safety. ARPANSA
                                                                                                                                                     regulates Commonwealth entities using radiation with
                                                                                                                                                     the objective of protecting people and the environment
                                                                                                                 Protection                          from the harmful effect of radiation. ARPANSA undertakes
                                                                                                                                                     research, provides services, and promotes national
                                                                                                                                                     uniformity and the implementation of international best
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                                                                                                                                                     practice across all jurisdictions.
                                                                                                                                                     Ultraviolet radiation index
                                                                                                                                                     ARPANSA have a network of ultraviolet radiation (UV)
                                                                                                                                                     detectors in cities around Australia. The UV data is
                                                                                                                                                     collected continuously by detectors that respond to UV.
                                                                                                                                                     Personal Radiation Monitoring Service
                                                                                                                                                     The Personal Radiation Monitoring Service (PRMS)
                                                                                                                                                     monitors potential ionising radiation exposure to workers in
                                                                                                                                                     fields such as medical, dental, chiropractic, industrial and
                                                                                                                                                     mining.
                                                                                                                                                     The Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service (ACDS)
                                                                                                                                                     ACDS is a national independent dosimetry auditing
                                                                                                                                                     program, providing quality assurance for radiation
                                                                                                                                                     oncology facilities and patients. The ACDS has been
                                                                                                                                                     operating since February 2011, covering 100% of Australian
                                                                                                                                                     and selected New Zealand radiotherapy facilities.
                                                                                                                                                     Radiation sources
                                                                                                                                                     ARPANSA publishes a comprehensive range of fact sheets
                                                                                                                                                     on issues relating to radiation and health, the result of
                                                                                                                                                     extensive research on the subject.
                                                                                                                                                     Regulatory publications
                                                                                                                                                     ARPANSA produces a range of publications to promote
                                                                                                                                                     practices which protect human health and the environment
                                                                                                                                                     from the harmful effects of radiation.

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                                                                                                                                      OPEN MINDS

                                                                                                                 2. Conference Information
                                                                                                                         & Support

                                                                                                                 Wānanga—to meet and discuss, deliberate, consider

                                                                                                                                                                     Conference in Auckland
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                                                                                                                 LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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                                                                                                                 Meet the Team
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                                                                                                                 ARPS has established the
                                                                                                                 following governance for the 17th
                                                                                                                 International Congress of IRPA
                                                                                                                 2028.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Brent Rogers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      President
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ARPS

                                                                                                                                                                                 Brent Rogers has worked in the radiation safety field for over 30 years in a career
                                                                                                                                                                                 that has covered military (US Navy nuclear program), civilian nuclear power
                                                                                                                                                                                 plants, laboratory, regulatory and medical health physics. He is currently the
                                                                                                                                                                                 Principle Health Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer for a conglomeration
                                                                                                                                                                                 of hospitals in Sydney Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in
                                                                                                                                  AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
                                                                                                                                  TĀM AK I   M AK AU RAU   -   AOTEAROA   2028   Engineering Physics and a Masters in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State
                                                                                                                                                                                 University.

                                                                                                                                                                                 Brent is the current President of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society
                                                                                                                                                                                 after having served 17 years as its Honorary Secretary. He has participated on
                                                                                                                                                                                 a number of regulatory working groups in the Australian Radiation Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                 Series, including Medical Uses and Security of Radioactive Sources. He is
                                                                                                                                                                                 certified by the Australasian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board (ARPAB),
                                                                                                                                                                                 and currently serves as the Treasurer of that Board. In this role, Brent worked on
                                                                                                                                                                                 the IRPA Certification and Qualification Working Group and is currently leading
                                                                                                                                                                                 the effort to develop an expert level in the ARPAB scheme utilising the guidance
                                                                                                                                                                                 that was developed in that document.

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                                                                                                                 LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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                                                                                                                                                     Brad Cassels                                                                       Cameron Jeffries

                                                                                                                                                Victoria, Australia Expert                                                            Senior Medical Physicist
                                                                                                                                                  Advisor on Radiation                                                                    South Australia
                                                                                                                                                 Victoria Government                                                                 Flinders Medical Centre

                                                                                                                   Dr Brad Cassels is the Victorian Government’s Expert Advisor on radiation            Cameron Jeffries completed a Master of Applied Science at Queensland
                                                                                                                   matters and previously Manager of the Radiation Safety Program within the            University of Technology. He gained radiation protection experience in uranium
                                                                                                                   Department of Health.                                                                mining while working at Olympic Dam mine and has worked as a radiation
                                                                                                                                                                                                        protection regulator in New South Wales and South Australia. He is currently
                                                                                                                   He has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physics), Master of Applied Science            the Radiation Safety Officer at Flinders Medical Centre. He was previously the
                                                                                                                   (Medical Physics), and received his Ph.D. in Health Physics from the Queensland      Radiation & Laser Safety Officer at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney for eight years.
                                                                                                                   University of Technology in 2000. Dr Cassels was appointed Adjunct Associate         Cameron also provides radiation safety consultancy services.
                                                                                                                   Professor at Monash University in 2010.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cameron is a Past President of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society.
                                                                                                                   Dr Cassels was appointed to the Radiation Health Committee of the National           He is a member of the Radiation Dose to the Eye working group of IRPA. He
                                                                                                                   Health and Medical Research Council in 1987, participating in working parties        is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal for Radiation Protection
                                                                                                                   drafting Australian Standards for radiation exposure and radiological drinking       and Research. He is currently the Secretary General of the Asian and Oceanic
                                                                                                                   water guidelines and has served several terms on the Radiation Health                Association for Radiation Protection. He is a member of the Australasian
                                                                                                                   Committee of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency.          Radiation Protection Accreditation Board and a member of the NSW Radiation
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Advisory Council.
                                                                                                                   Dr Cassels is a past President of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society
                                                                                                                   (2005-2007, 2016-2018), President of the Asian and Oceanic Association for
                                                                                                                   Radiation Protection (2018-2022), a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics,
                                                                                                                   a Member of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in
                                                                                                                   Medicine, and previously served a 6-year term as a Member of the Board of
                                                                                                                   Governors of the Northern Territory Cancer Council from 1993 to 1998.
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                                                                                                                 Proposed Programme
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                                                                                                                      DAY 1                                DAY 2                             DAY 3                               DAY 4                               DAY 5

                                                                                                                      Meeting                              Congress Content                  Congress Content                    Congress Content                    Elective Technical
                                                                                                                      ▪   IRPA Associate Societies Forum   ▪   Refresher Courses Beginner/   ▪   Refresher Courses Beginner/     ▪   Refresher Courses Beginner/     Tours
                                                                                                                                                               Expert                            Expert                              Expert                          ▪   Rotorua
                                                                                                                      Social
                                                                                                                                                           ▪   Day One Conference            ▪   Day Two Conference              ▪   Day Three Conference            ▪   Australia
                                                                                                                      ▪   Evening Welcome Reception            presentations, exhibition         presentations, exhibition and       presentations, exhibition and
                                                                                                                                                               and poster display                poster display                      poster display

                                                                                                                                                                                             Social                              Meeting
                                                                                                                                                                                             ▪   Evening Gala Dinner             ▪   General Assembly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Urban Oasis
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                                                                                                                 New Zealand International                                            The New Zealand International
                                                                                                                                                                                      Convention Centre (NZICC) will be
                                                                                                                 Convention Centre                                                    located in the heart of Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                      City, making it one of the most
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                                                                                                                                                                                      connected convention centres in
                                                                                                                                                                                      the world.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Designed collaboratively alongside event industry experts,
                                                                                                                                                                                      the NZICC is a vertically stacked, flexible and modern
                                                                                                                                                                                      building, creating a hub of innovation and positive
                                                                                                                                                                                      exchange integrated into the fabric of a vibrant city.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Uniquely positioned to make each event a memorable
                                                                                                                                                                                      experience, the NZICC will offer:
                                                                                                                                                                                      ▪   A venue that is designed around giving delegates fast
                                                                                                                                                                                          and effortless transitions between meeting, exhibition,
                                                                                                                                                                                          pre‑function, banquet and performance spaces.
                                                                                                                                                                                      ▪   A glazed facade providing delegates with an inviting
                                                                                                                                                                                          and transparent connection to the vibrancy of the city,
                                                                                                                                                                                          while allowing views of Auckland’s natural beauty, from
                                                                                                                                                                                          the Waitakere Ranges to the Waitematā Harbour.
                                                                                                                                                                                      ▪   Close proximity to Auckland’s innovation ecosystem—
                                                                                                                                                                                          universities, business headquarters and innovation
                                                                                                                                                                                          hubs—allowing event organisers to tap into
                                                                                                                      32,500 sqm o ver four levels                                       New Zealand’s leading knowledge centres.
                                                                                                                    	THEATRE CAPACITY 2,850,                                        ▪   An integrated atrium and public laneway encouraging
                                                                                                                      divisible into 2 separate theatres                                  networking and enhancing the delegate experience
                                                                                                                                                                                          within a city full of excitement and sophistication,
                                                                                                                     	MEETING SPACES up to 33                                           with plentiful accommodation, dining precincts,
                                                                                                                       meeting rooms at any one time                                      shopping and entertainment all within ten minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          walking distance.
                                                                                                                      TIME TO AIRPORT 3 5 min drive
                                                                                                                                                                                      ▪   Configurable spaces presenting opportunities for a
                                                                                                                     	HOTELS over 7,000 hotel rooms                                     wide range of events with intimate meeting spaces on
                                                                                                                       within walking distance                                            all levels, pre‑function capacity for 2,700 people and
                                                                                                                    	FLOOR PLANS                                                        convention and event capacity for up to 4000 people.
                                                                                                                      www.nzicc.co.nz/venue                NZICC Hobson Street View
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                                                                                                                    Carbon Neutral Venue                                             The New Zealand International Convention
                                                                                                                                                                                     Centre (NZICC) in Auckland will be
                                                                                                                                                                                     operating as a carbon neutral venue, the
                                                                                                                                                                                     only one of its kind in Asia Pacific.
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                                                                                                                 The NZICC will be                                                   The NZICC is part of a wider precinct offering by SkyCity Entertainment

                                                                                                                 ONE     OF
                                                                                                                                                                                     Group that will be carbon neutral. Once complete, the precinct will
                                                                                                                                                                                     include three hotels, award‑winning restaurants, the Sky Tower and the
                                                                                                                 Carbon Neutral                                                      soon‑to‑be‑opened Weta Workshop and All Blacks Experience. This is
                                                                                                                                                                                     achieved by a new internal carbon levy on all emissions, which will then be
                                                                                                                 Convention                                                          used to both offset the NZICC’s carbon footprint and go into a green fund
                                                                                                                 Centres in the world                                                to invest in projects within the wider organisation to help further reduce
                                                                                                                                                                                     emissions.

                                                                                                                                                                                     The NZICC has also adopted a sustainability management plan and will
                                                                                                                                                                                     participate in globally recognised, independent verification programmes,
                                                                                                                                                                                     including the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’s (LEED)
                                                                                                                                                                                     Green Building Rating System. The NZICC aims to achieve a certified status
                                                                                                                                                                                     following the assessment of the sustainable nature by which the NZICC has
                                                                                                                                                                                     been designed, built and delivered.

                                                                                                                                                                                     Through membership with the International Association of Convention
                                                                                                                                                                                     Centres (AIPC), the NZICC aims to achieve and maintain a gold standard
                                                                                                                                                                                     in the Quality Standards Programme, which identifies and independently
                                                                                                                                                                                     evaluates 10 key areas of convention centre performance, including –
                                                                                                                                                                                     customer service, quality of facilities and operations, employee relations,
                                                                                                                                                                                     health, safety, security and emergency response, financial integrity,
                                                                                                                                                                                     community relations, environmental responsibility, industry relations and
                                                                                                                                                                                     supplier relations. A gold standard rating would illustrate the very highest
                                                                                                                                                                                     level of performance by global standards.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 CLICK HERE TO WATCH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 CARBON NEUTRAL VIDEO
                                                                                                                                         NZICC Nelson Street Wellesley Street View
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                                                                                                                                    Visualising your event

                                                                                                                                    NZICC will be a hub of innovation in the heart of a vibrant city.
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                                                                                                                                     CLICK HERE TO WATCH                        CLICK HERE TO VIEW NZICC
                                                                                                                                     NZICC VIDEO                                INTERACTIVE FLOORPLANS

                                                                                                                                                                                           NZICC Cross Sectional View
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                                                                                                                 Proposed social venue
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                                                                                                                 Auckland offers a variety of options when it comes to hosting a successful social event. Delegates will be
                                                                                                                 inspired as they gather to celebrate and connect in memorable surroundings for the various social functions at
                                                                                                                 International Radiation Protection Association Congress (IRPA) 2028.

                                                                                                                 Queens Wharf                                              Spark Arena                                                      New Zealand International Convention Centre
                                                                                                                 No destination says Auckland like Queens Wharf.           From theatre modes to unique banqueting spaces, and              Uniquely positioned to make each event a memorable
                                                                                                                 With stunning, uninterrupted views of the Waitematā       areas for exhibitions, conventions and sporting events,          experience, the NZICC will offer a venue that is designed
                                                                                                                 Harbour and situated in the heart of downtown Auckland,   Spark Arena is an entertainment hub and world-class              around giving delegates fast and effortless transitions
                                                                                                                 Queens Wharf is a premier event location.                 multipurpose arena in the heart of Auckland's CBD.               between meetings, exhibition, performance, pre-function
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and banquet spaces.
                                                                                                                 The wharf offers two strikingly different venues – Shed   With all the facilities of a large scale, multi-purpose venue,
                                                                                                                 10 and The Cloud alongside the outdoor public space       and an accessible, high-profile, CBD location, Spark Arena       Welcome your delegates into a Gala Dinner in the flexible
                                                                                                                 available for larger events.                              provides the perfect opportunity to take your event to a         and impressive hall space, with floor to ceiling windows
                                                                                                                                                                           new level.                                                       on Level 3, which can be configured to suit a banquet for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            50, right up to a group of 3000. The theatre on Level 5 has
                                                                                                                                                                           The Arena floor is more than 2,800 square metres and             retractable seating and can create a flat floor space which
                                                                                                                                                                           easily accessible from the large loading docks at the back       accommodates up to 1150 guests for an impressive
                                                                                                                                                                           of the building.                                                 Gala Dinner.

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                                                                                                                 Local
                                                                                                                 Expertise
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                                                                                                                 Local and central government
                                                                                                                 strongly support conferences
                                                                                                                                                               Auckland Convention Bureau                                   Tourism New Zealand
                                                                                                                 in Auckland.
                                                                                                                                                               Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB) is part of Auckland         Tourism New Zealand, New Zealand’s National Tourism
                                                                                                                                                               Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)             Organisation, is committed to making every conference
                                                                                                                                                               —Auckland’s economic growth agency and an Auckland           a success.
                                                                                                                                                               Council‑controlled organisation. ATEED supports and
                                                                                                                                                               enhances Auckland’s ability to compete internationally,      Tourism New Zealand’s Conference Assistance Programme
                                                                                                                                                               and to fuel the growth of the region’s industry sectors of   offers practical and financial assistance to organisations
                                                                                                                                                               competitive advantage through collaboration.                 that want to host a conference in New Zealand by:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ▪   evaluating the financial feasibility of each conference
                                                                                                                                                               ACB helps conference planners create unforgettable events
                                                                                                                                                               from start to finish, including:                             ▪   assisting with customised bid documents and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                strategic marketing support for bid submission
                                                                                                                                                               ▪   free, impartial advice on venues, accommodation,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ▪   funding delegate marketing activity to help boost
                                                                                                                                                                   activities and service providers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                international delegate attendance
                                                                                                                                                               ▪   site inspections to familiarise you with Auckland’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ▪   assisting with air travel for bid presentations
                                                                                                                                                                   infrastructure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ▪   providing access to materials, promotional videos and
                                                                                                                                                               ▪   marketing materials such as brochures, imagery and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                marketing collateral
                                                                                                                                                                   DVDs to help drive delegate numbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ▪   providing local expertise and knowledge on pre and
                                                                                                                                                               ▪   online access to professional photographs for use in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                post touring ideas throughout New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                                                   conference marketing materials
                                                                                                                                                               ▪   linking your conference website to aucklandnz.com to     businessevents.newzealand.com
                                                                                                                                                                   let your delegates explore what Auckland has to offer.
                                                                                                                                                               aucklandnz.com/meet

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                                                                                                                                       OPEN SPACES

                                                                   Manaaki Manuhiri—Honouring Our Guests
                                                                                                           3. Conference Destination

 Auckland Harbour
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                                                                                                                 ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
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                                                                                                                 International Access
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                                                                                                                 Auckland is the most connected city in New Zealand, with regular flights to and from cities across the globe
                                                                                                                 and daily flights to all of the country’s main centres and popular tourist destinations.

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                                                                                                                                                          Copenhagen
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                                                                                                                                  London
                                                                                                                                     Paris
                                                                                                                                                        Frankfurt
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                                                                                                                                                          Rome                                                                                                                                        Vancouver
                                                                                                                                 Barcelona                                                                Beijing           Seoul                                                                                           Chicago
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                                                                                                                                                                               (APPROX)                                              Osaka Tokyo                                                       San Francisco                     New York
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Chengdu     Shanghai
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Chongqing                                                                                               Los Angeles
                                                                                                                                                                              Qatar Dubai            Guangzhou
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Hong Kong
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Houston
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Bangkok          Manila
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Ho Chi Minh City                                       Honolulu
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                                                                                                                                                                                            Kuala Lumpur
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Singapore
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Apia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Niue      Papeete
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Denpasar-Bali                                            Nadi      Nuku'alofa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Suva               Rarotonga
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cairns               Port Vila
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Nouméa
                                                                                                                                                                    Johannesburg                                                      Sunshine Coast                Norfolk Island
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Gold Coast, Brisbane
                                                                                                                                                              Cape Town
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Adelaide Sydney
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Perth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Melbourne                          Auckland,
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                                                                                                                 It is approximately an 11 hour direct flight from most places in the Pacific Rim, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and the West Coast of the USA and it is only a three hour flight for
                                                                                                                 neighbouring Pacific Islands and the eastern seaboard of Australia.
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                                                                                                                 ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
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                                                                                                                 Internationally Connected
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                                                                                                                 New Zealand is serviced by all major airlines including
                                                                                                                 members of Star Alliance, oneworld and SkyTeam.

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                                                                                                                 AUCKLAND AT A GLANCE
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                                                                                                                 City Highlights
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                                                                                                                                                                                                   Global Peace
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Index 2018

                                                                                                                                                3rd
                                                                                                                 75%
                                                                                                                 AUCKLAND AIRPORT HANDLES
                                                                                                                 MORE THAN 75 PER CENT OF
                                                                                                                                              MOST LIVEABLE CITY
                                                                                                                                                IN THE WORLD
                                                                                                                                                Mercer Quality of Living
                                                                                                                 ALL INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS          Survey 2019
                                                                                                                 INTO NEW ZEALAND

                                                                                                                                                                           All figures are accurate as at February 2020.
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                                                                                                                 A CITY OF INNOVATION
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                                                                                                                 Knowledge and Technology Capital
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                                                                                                                 Auckland is an innovative globally connected city and the economic powerhouse of New Zealand—a country
                                                                                                                 ranked first in the world for ease of doing business.

                                                                                                                                                      Auckland is internationally regarded as a business          Auckland’s Innovation Ecosystem is spread across the
                                                                                                                                                      friendly, innovation‑oriented city, with a diverse and      region, with its heart in GridAKL, the Innovation precinct at
                                                                                                                                                      growing population.                                         Wynyard Quarter in Auckland’s CBD. Auckland is also home
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  to innovation hubs such as the The FoodBowl—Te Ipu Kai,
                                                                                                                                                      Ranked as the fifth most innovative city in ASEAN and       is a state‑of‑the‑art facility designed to help food and
                                                                                                                                                      Oceania in 2016/17, Auckland is home to over half of        beverage (F&B) companies test or produce new products
                                                                                                                                                      New Zealand’s innovation led advanced industries, with      for local and export markets, and the AR/VR Garage, home
                                                                                                                                                      over 21,000 innovation intensive firms and almost 85,000    to AR/VR entrepreneurs and start‑ups.
                                                                                                                                                      employees. 82 percent of Auckland firms innovate and 44
                                                                                                                                                      percent undertook R&D in 2016/17.                           Auckland is home to key industry clusters including, but
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  not limited to:
                                                                                                                                                      As the base for many of New Zealand’s leading companies,
                                                                                                                                                      frontier firms and numerous world‑leading multinationals,   ▪   Technology
                                                                                                                                                      Auckland is a city on the move. It is the heart of          ▪   Commercial Services
                                                                                                                                                      New Zealand’s technology, commercial services, food and     ▪   Advanced Materials
                                                                                                                                                      beverage processing and advanced material and has seen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ▪   Food and Beverage
                                                                                                                                                      the creation of a range of innovative companies producing
                                                                                                                                                      leading‑edge products ranging from digital media to         ▪   Creative
                                                                                                                                                      medical devices.                                            ▪   Screen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ▪   Tourism
                                                                                                                                                      We are home to three universities, with the country’s
                                                                                                                                                      largest university, The University of Auckland,             ▪   International Education
                                                                                                                                                      New Zealand’s pre‑eminent research‑led institution          ▪   Construction and Engineering
                                                                                                                                                      specialising in areas such as biosciences and
                                                                                                                                                      advanced materials, ranking amongst the world’s top
                                                                                                                                                      200 universities.

                                                                                                                                         Innovation

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                                                                                                                 "Breakthrough Kiwi innovation and technology
                                                                                                                 used in designing and building New Zealand’s
                                                                                                                 entry for the 2017 America’s Cup led to a
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                                                                                                                 convincing win with New Zealand once again
                                                                                                                 holders of the worlds oldest international
                                                                                                                 sporting trophy."

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                                                                                                                                         2ThinkNow

                                                                                                                                                       2017 America’s Cup
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                                                                                                                 AUCKLAND’S TRACK RECORD
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                                                                                                                 Organising History
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                                                                                                                 Auckland has an impressive track record of securing
                                                                                                                 and hosting successful conferences and business
                                                                                                                 events. Recent examples include:
                                                                                                                 (CIRTA) Congress of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association
                                                                                                                 June 2021 • 400 delegates
                                                                                                                 Progress in Motor Control Congress
                                                                                                                 July 2021 • 250 delegates
                                                                                                                 (SMBE) Annual Meeting Society for Molecular Biology & Evolution

                                                                                                                                                                                                    3rd
                                                                                                                 July 2021 • 1,000 delegates
                                                                                                                 IEEE TENCON
                                                                                                                 November 2021 • 600 delegates
                                                                                                                 (PST) International Conference on Privacy, Security and Trust
                                                                                                                 December 2021 • 300 delegates
                                                                                                                 (ISME) International Society for Microbial Ecology Symposium
                                                                                                                 August 2022 • 1,800 delegates
                                                                                                                 (IWA Aspire) International Water Association Conference and Exhibition
                                                                                                                                                                                                IN AUSTRALASIA FOR
                                                                                                                 September 2023 • 1,400 delegates                                               NUMBER OF BUSINESS
                                                                                                                 (TIAFT) The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists                  EVENTS HOSTED
                                                                                                                 November 2023 • 650 delegates
                                                                                                                                                                                                 International Congress and
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Convention Association
                                                                                                                                                                                                      (ICCA) rankings,
                                                                                                                                                                                                            2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Conferences and Business Events, Auckland
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                                                                                                                                                                                               Nomads       Hotel                      NZICC          Auckland City
                                                                                                                                                                                              Auckland   Auckland City
                                                                                                                                                                                             Backpackers
                                                                                                                                                                                                Hostel
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                                                                                                                                                                                      Grand                                                              Scenic Hotel
                                                                                                                                                                                     Mercure                     ibis Budget                              Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                     Auckland    JUCY Snooze      Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Auckland         Central       SKYCITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Grand Hotel/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               SKYCITY Hotel
                                                                                                                                                                                             Stamford                                                    Four Points by
                                                                                                                                                                                               Plaza                                                       Sheraton
                                                                                                                                                                                             Auckland
                                                                                                                                                Waiheke                   M Social                                  Rydges          Crowne
                                                                                                                                                 Island                   Auckland                                 Auckland          Plaza
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Auckland
                                                                                                                                                           Hilton                                                                                             Grand
                                                                                                                                                          Auckland                                                                                          Millennium
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sofitel                                                   Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Auckland                    Base
                                                                                                                                    Rangitoto                        Park Hyatt                   Viaduct                 Backpackers
                                                                                                                                     Island                                                      Harbour
                                                                                                                                                                                     The                                   Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pullman
                                                                                                                                                                                    Sebel                     Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                  Auckland                                              Horizon                Cordis,
                                                                                                                         Auckland                                                  Viaduct                                               Hotel                Auckland
                                                                                                                         Harbour                                                  Harbour
                                                                                                                          Bridge
                                                                                                                                                                                         SO/ Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Heritage
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Auckland

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      300m

                                                                                                                 Auckland CBD
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                                                                                                                  1    Cordis, Auckland                                         2    Hilton Auckland                                             3    Horizon Hotel
                                                                                                                 Cordis, Auckland is an elegant, upscale hotel situated in     Situated 300 m out into the Waitematā Harbour and                This new hotel in the heart of Auckland City on Hobson
                                                                                                                 the lively area near Upper Queen Street and Karangahape       boasting unparalleled views, Hilton Auckland is within           Street will be a 300 room, five star luxury hotel.
                                                                                                                 Road. Known for its creative, eclectic culture, boutique      walking distance to the central business district.
                                                                                                                 shops and buzzing nightlife, this vibrant area offers                                                                          It will be connected, via air‑bridge, to the SKYCITY precinct,
                                                                                                                 everything from contemporary art and live music to            This 166 room hotel has sundecks, private balconies and          the New Zealand International Convention Centre and to
                                                                                                                 vintage stores.                                               walls of windows for views of the harbour you won’t find         world class dining precincts.
                                                                                                                                                                               anywhere else. The 24‑hour concierge team is happy to set
                                                                                                                 The hotel offers 411 luxury rooms and suites, sophisticated   up sightseeing tours during your stay. Enjoy the freshest in
                                                                                                                 restaurants and bars, excellent workout facilities and        sustainable seafood at FISH Restaurant, or pop downstairs
                                                                                                                 state‑of‑the‑art meeting and event spaces.                    for a cocktail from Auckland’s top mixologists in Bellini bar.

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                                                                                                                  4    Park Hyatt                                                 5    Pullman Auckland                                        6    SKYCITY Grand Hotel
                                                                                                                 Park Hyatt Auckland is perfectly located on the water’s         Pullman Auckland enjoys stunning views of the Auckland       SKYCITY Grand Hotel offers guests a truly five‑star
                                                                                                                 edge and will offer expansive views across Wynyard              harbour and parks. The hotel is located just a few minutes   experience. Whether the stay is for business or pleasure,
                                                                                                                 Quarter's Lighter Basin and out to the Waitematā Harbour.       walk from the city centre and within easy access of many     the friendly and attentive team will attend to every need.
                                                                                                                 The hotel will have 195 guestrooms, four restaurants and        Auckland attractions.
                                                                                                                 bars, versatile and boutique event spaces, a day spa, a                                                                      Beautifully appointed, modern and spacious rooms are
                                                                                                                 25‑metre infinity pool, and a full fitness centre.              The hotel offers 270 beautifully appointed European style    just the start of the five‑star experience. Stunning views,
                                                                                                                                                                                 guest rooms and suites in the 14 storey Pullman Tower,       award‑winning dining at the door step, the iconic Sky
                                                                                                                 Featuring interiors by Britain’s Conran+Partners, the hotel’s   complemented by 70 deluxe rooms, one and two                 Tower and the tranquil East Day Spa await. Secluded within
                                                                                                                 standard room of 47 square meters will be about a third         bedroom apartment style suites and penthouses in the         the entertainment hub that is SKYCITY Auckland, the Grand
                                                                                                                 more spacious than the average. True to the Park Hyatt          17 storey residences.                                        Hotel has a natural charm where guests can leave the
                                                                                                                 brand, the hotel will offer luxurious accommodation. An                                                                      hustle and bustle at the front door.
                                                                                                                 internal atrium flooded with natural light from the skylights
                                                                                                                 above will illuminate the 195‑room hotel.

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                                                                                                                  7    Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour                          8    SO/ Auckland                                               9    Crowne Plaza Auckland
                                                                                                                 Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour commands a unique             Situated in the downtown Britomart district in the heart of     Stay at an award‑winning hotel in one of Auckland’s best
                                                                                                                 maritime location facing the waters of the Waitematā Basin     the city, SO/ Auckland is a luxurious urban hotel.              locations—just minutes from the city’s best restaurants,
                                                                                                                 in the bustling Viaduct Harbour, the heart of Auckland city.                                                                   shops and theatres, and across the road from SKYCITY.
                                                                                                                                                                                Its avant‑garde design blends the essence of the
                                                                                                                 The hotel offers 172 chic and luxurious bedrooms and           destination with the hotel’s soul. Bursting with local energy   Enjoy your stay in one of the 352 spacious rooms or duplex
                                                                                                                 suites. All feature private balconies, floor to ceiling        and magnificent views, SO/ Auckland sets a new standard         suites, and enjoy facilities including an exclusive Club
                                                                                                                 windows and oversized bathrooms with separate rain             for world travellers and locals alike.                          Lounge, business centre, Aria restaurant and bar, ten
                                                                                                                 showers and deep soaking bathtubs.                                                                                             flexible meetings and event spaces and 24‑hour gym and
                                                                                                                                                                                Using Auckland’s volcanic origin as inspiration, our hotel      sauna. Crowne Plaza Auckland is proud to be part of the
                                                                                                                 The hotel offers the choice of a restaurant, bar or café,      rooms are design masterpieces with all the modern               InterContinental Hotel Group’s 5,000+ global properties
                                                                                                                 each with a distinct personality and ambiance.                 technologies needed to keep you connected which is              and loyalty program, bringing our international standards
                                                                                                                                                                                perfect for both leisure and business travellers.               to New Zealand, just with a little kiwi flavour.

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                                                                                                                 10    Grand Millennium Auckland                               11    SKYCITY Hotel                                           12    Rydges Auckland
                                                                                                                 All of the 452 stylish rooms and suites at Grand Millennium   Perfectly situated in the heart of Auckland CBD is            Rydges Auckland is an urban oasis in the heart of
                                                                                                                 Auckland, combine smart design, chic decor, floor to          SKYCITY Hotel. The four and a half star hotel offers 323      Auckland's CBD, a 267 room contemporary 4.5 star hotel,
                                                                                                                 ceiling windows for natural light and modern amenities to     well‑appointed rooms and a place to relax and unwind with     centrally located just a short stroll away from Queen Street,
                                                                                                                 ensure you have a comfortable stay.                           world‑class entertainment at your feet.                       Sky Tower and Viaduct Harbour.

                                                                                                                 Take advantage of quality facilities during your stay,        Adjacent to the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre and        The accommodation enjoys breath‑taking views over
                                                                                                                 whether it’s enjoying a swim in the heated indoor pool or     with direct air‑bridge access to the venue, this hotel has    the city or the iconic Sky Tower, while the Premium
                                                                                                                 savouring a delicious teppanyaki meal at Katsura Japanese     excellent proximity.                                          Harbour view accommodation offers panoramic views of
                                                                                                                 Restaurant. Conference facilities include 18 modern                                                                         the Auckland Harbour Bridge and stunning Waitematā
                                                                                                                 function spaces. The dedicated event management team          Right in the middle of the SKYCITY Auckland entertainment     Harbour. The most reputable shopping locations such as
                                                                                                                 will help ensure your event is a success, whether it’s a      destination you can feel the anticipation and excitement of   High Street and Queen Street are all within easy walking
                                                                                                                 4-person meeting or a cocktail reception for 1,000 guests.    your adventure starting here.                                 distance from the hotel.

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