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REGISTRATION

Please note all costs are shown as GST exclusive in NZ$ - REGISTER NOW

FULL
REGISTRATION

$799

 + 15% GST NZD

EARLY BIRD RATE*

INCLUDES

  • 1 year's full membership to the NZ Marine Sciences Society (value $60+GST). 

  • Access to all conference sessions

  • 1 x ticket to the Icebreaker function

  • Day catering across all conference days

  • Access to the conference abstracts (via online pdf)

*Earlybird closes 30 May
Standard rate: $899+GST from 31 May – 6 July

**Life members should contact tracy@on-cue.co.nz for a discount code

 STUDENT &
RETIRED MEMBER
REGISTRATION

$260

 + 15% GST NZD

EARLY BIRD RATE*

INCLUDES

  • 1 year's full membership to the NZ Marine Sciences Society (value $20+GST). 

  • Access to all conference sessions

  • 1 x ticket to the Icebreaker function

  • Day catering across all conference days

  • Access to the conference abstracts (via online pdf)

*Earlybird closes 30 May
Standard rate: $350+GST from 31 May – 6 July

**Life members should contact tracy@on-cue.co.nz for a discount code

DAY 
REGISTRATION

$400

+ 15% GST NZD

INCLUDES

  • Access to conference sessions for the day registered

  • Day catering for the day registered

  • Access to the conference abstracts

DINNER TICKETS

$85

+ 15% GST NZD

Thurs 9 July
Whitehaven Room, MEC

Tickets can be purchased as part of your online registration

Delegate Cancellation and Refund Policy:
 

  • Cancellations must be notified to the Conference Manager by email:  tracy@on-cue.co.nz 

  • Cancellation on or before 2 June 2025 will incur a $100.00+GST cancellation fee

  • Cancellation after 2 June 2025 will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

  • There will be no refund for any registered delegate who does not attend on the day of conference

  • Any refunds will be processed after the conference. Refunds will be at the discretion of the organising committee, and considered on a case by case basis.

  • Substitute delegates are welcome without penalty, please advise On-Cue of any name change as soon as possible.


Cancellation due to Unforeseen Circumstances:

In the event of the in-person conference being cancelled more than 14 days prior to the conference start date, due to any unforeseen circumstances (ie pandemic or weather event), the conference may be postponed to a new date. In the event of the in-person conference being cancelled within 14 days prior to the conference start date or once the conference has started, due to any unforeseen circumstances, the event may be cancelled at the discretion of the conference organising committee. Cancellation fees may be retained to cover costs incurred. If a delegate is unable to attend as they are unwell, they are welcome to send a substitute delegate without penalty and the committee will consider processing a refund following the conclusion of the conference.


Disclaimer:

In the event of industrial disruption, or other unforeseen circumstances that disrupt the conference, NZMSS and the conference organisers accept no responsibility. The information on the conference website and in the printed collateral is correct at the time of publication. However, the conference organisers reserve the right to change information. The conference organisers disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved.The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and vary the advertised programme.If a speaker cancels for any reason beyond the organiser's control, there is no right of exchange and no obligation is assumed by the organisers for arranging a substitute speaker.

Insurance:

Delegates are encouraged to take out personal travel and medical insurance which includes loss or damage of personal possessions, including loss of registration and accommodation fees through cancellation.

Privacy:

Unless you indicate otherwise on the registration form, the organisers will include your name on the list of conference participants distributed to delegates and sponsors.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

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WELCOME FUNCTION &
POSTER SESSION

Venue: Trades Hall - exhibitor/poster space MEC
Time: Wed 9 July 4.30pm - 6.30pm
 

Enjoy networking, drinks and canapes while viewing and discussing poster presentations.

Ticket included with all Full Conference Registrations

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CONFERENCE DINNER AND
AWARDS CEREMONY

Venue: Whitehaven Room
Time: Thursday 10 July  6:30 PM till midnight

Tickets: $85+GST pp | Book your ticket when you register via the online conference registration page.

Celebrate with colleagues and enjoy a family style buffet dinner at the Whitehaven Room, Marlborough Events Centre, overlooking the Taylor River.

Get your dancing shoes ready!  We will have local band 'A Minor Thing' playing after the dinner and awards ceremony. 

Prizes: Best dancer and Best dressed / Best costume - there is no theme but feel free to make it marine!

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

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SILVER SPONSORS

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BRONZE SPONSORS

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TEA BREAK SPONSORS

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Marine Farming Assn.avif

EXHIBITORS

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KEY DATES

19 Dec  Call for sessions and special sessions

7 Feb    Call for session suggestions close 

24 Jan   Abstract submissions open 

4 April   Registrations Open

2 May    Abstracts Close

14 May  Author Notification
​30 May  Early Registration Discount Ends

7-10 July Conference

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
 

Oliver Wade (Chair)

Kristin Keane

Emilee Benjamin

Eric Jorgensen

Katie Littlewood

Rebekah Anderson

Heni Unwin

Robert Major

Al Alder

CONFERENCE ORGANISER
 

Tracy Young

On-Cue Conferences
Tel: 03 928 0620
Email: tracy@on-cue.co.nz

www.oncueconferences.com

NZ Marine Science Society Conference 2025 | New Zealand Marine Science Society

© 2025 On-Cue Conferences

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