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Download presentations from the conference:
Monday:
3M Award Presentation
3M Craig Nicholson
3M George Maunsell
3M John Gottler
A1 Bob Gibson
LTNZA2 Bob Gibson
LTNZA3 Wayne Osmers
LTNZA7 Larry Cameron Transit
B1 Darrell Statham Maunsell Ltd
B2 Alister Harlow NZRF
B3 Ben Muirhead ViaStrada
B4 Joanna Towler Transit
C1 Rob Dunne Damar Industries
C2 Alister Harlow NZRF
C4 Cliff Griffiths GHD
C5 Alan Parsons Hastings DC
C6 Dr Fergus Tate MWH
A6 Stanley Chesterfield Transit
A4a Bob Gibson LTNZ
A4b Bob Gibson LTNZ
A5 Bob Gibson LTNZ

Tuesday:
D1 Julian Zorzo MWH
E4 Tony Innes Sinclair Knight
E6 Mark Apeldoorn TDG
D4 Sue Philbin Flow Transportation
D5 Liz Angell Maunsell
D6 Mark Apeldoorn TDG
E1 Andrew Metherell TDG
E2 Malcolm Douglas NZTPDB
E3 Ian Clark Flow Transportation
F1 Daniel Newcombe Auckland CC
F2 Matthew Hinton Maunsell
F3 Laura Skilton GHD
F4 Ida Hawkins Sinclair Knight
D2 Dr Fergus Tate MWH
D3 Andrew Macbeth Via Strada

Technical Conference:
H1 Andrew Macbeth Via Strada
H2 Shane Turner Beca
H3 Shane Turner Beca
H4 David Verma Beca
H5 David Verma Beca
I1 Ron Kratz Transit
I2 Dr Hamish Mackie TERNZ
J1 Jocelyn Shaw Beca
J2 Walter Rushbrook University of Auckland
J3 Peter McCombs Transit
J4 Edwin Chong Opus
K1 David Willmott CUTS
K2 Michelle Lewis LTNZ
K3 Anne Carruthers Transit
L1 Megan Fowler Canterbury University
L2 Dr Fergus Tate MWH
L3 Andy Hooper Opus
M1 Kerry Wood MIPENZ
M2 Yi Min Huang University of Auckalnd

Winners of the Helicoptor Ride!
Laura Skilton, GHD
Nigel Griffiths, Resolve Group

Venue and Acommodation

The conference venue is The Sebel Trinity Wharf Tauranga which is built on three piers out over the water and offers luxuriously appointed guestrooms with stunning views of Tauranga Harbour

Brilliantly positioned in the sunny Bay of Plenty, this stylish over-water hotel offers the very best in privacy and spaciousness. The Sebel Trinity Wharf Tauranga is the only internationally branded hotel in the region and is just minutes from the CBD, 5km from Tauranga Airport and only 2.5 hours drive from Auckland. With a stunning over-water position, this new hotel has been designed to take advantage of the magnificent views of Tauranga Harbour.

Guest Facilities

• Individually controlled air-conditioning
• High speed internet access
• Remote controlled LCD televisions with SKY channels
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Safety deposit boxes
• Alarm clock & radio
• Mini bar
• Iron and ironing board
• Hairdryer

Guest Services

• 24 hour reception and room service
• Daily housekeeping services
• Complimentary car parkingg
• Full laundry and valet services
• Foreign currency exchange services

Superior Room rates are very competitive at NZ$135.00 + GST per room per night. King bed configuration; alternatively twin single bed configuration are subject to availability on request. Harbour View Rooms are NZ$155.00 + GST per room per night.  King bed configuration only. Rates are based on a maximum 2 adults and are quoted room only. King bed configuration (twin singles subject to availability on request).

Check in: 2.00pm. Check out: 10.00am

Alternative Accommodation

Hotel on Devonport
Rooms are priced from $140.00 - $170.00 + GST per night.

The new luxurious boutique hotel in the centre of Tauranga City welcomes you to a perfect fusion of style and comfort. Modern, contemporary elegance, combined with the latest business technology in all 38 rooms, will ensure your stay with them exceeds expectations. Hotel on Devonport invites you to come and relax with them in their unique surroundings. Their elegant rooms are decorated in soothing neutrals to create the calm environment you need to relax in.

Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure they have the perfect room to meet your needs. Choose from four different contemporary room types with all the modern conveniences expected by today's traveller.

Check in: 2.00pm. Check out: 10.00am

Kingsview Resort & Towers
Studio Units available $130.00 + GST.  There are also some larger apartments available at a variety of prices.

Kingsview has 30+ luxury suites on the ground and level one floors are an oasis of comfort, privacy and luxury – each with spacious living areas, deluxe spa baths, divinely comfortable king size beds, designer kitchens and broadband internet access available. A spacious spa pool, gym, sauna, sky digital TV, and underground security parking are also offered. Enjoy the convenience of being just a stone’s throw from Tauranga’s exceptional shopping, dining and nightlife.  Explore the fantastic boutique stores, cafes, restaurants and bars that line the streets surrounding the Kingsview. Feel stress wash away under massaging jets in your room’s deluxe spa bath. Upon request, relax on your patio or take in a fabulous view of the city or harbour from your balcony.

Check in: 2.00pm– 8.00pm (reception closes after 8.00pm but arrangements can be made). Check out: 10.00am

The conference has secured a block booking at each of the listed hotels above.  Rooms will be allocated on a first-in basis until Friday, 7 September 2007, as long as there are rooms available. After that date, all unallocated rooms will be released and no guarantee can be made that rooms will be available.
Booked accommodation must be guaranteed with either a credit card number or a deposit of at least one night’s deposit. The credit card will be used as a guarantee only and no charges will be debited prior to check-out.  If you prefer to prepay all your accommodation by cheque or direct credit then this can be done on the registration form.
Bookings should be made either as part of the online registration process or on the registration form and faxed to 03 3520197 or posted to the Conference Organiser, Glenda Harding, Harding Consultants Ltd, PO Box 5512, Christchurch.
On check-out, your accommodation costs can be settled with cash, eftpos or a credit card.
If you cancel your accommodation after Friday, 7 September 2007, your credit card may be charged a cancellation fee levied by the hotel.
Please advise Harding Consultants of any change to a reservation, rather than contacting the hotel itself.

Business Programme

Key Note Presenter
Mark Cairns, CEO of Port Tauranga.

Click here to download a bio on Mark’s background

Click here to download a detailed programme of the entire conference.

Click here to download the papers that will be presented at the Technical Conference on Wednesday 10 October 2007

Papers and Remits being presented at conference
Download an abstract for the remits from the list below to be presented at the Workshop on Monday and Tuesday.
A2 Bob Gibson.pdf
A3 Wayne Osmers.pdf
A4 Bob Gibson and James Hughes.pdf
A5 Bob Gibson.pdf
A6 Stanley Chesterfield.pdf
A7 Larry Cameron.pdf
A8 Ahmed Hikemt.pdf
B1 Darrell Statham.pdf
B3 Ben Muirhead.pdf
B4 Joanna Fowler.pdf
C1 Rob Dunne.pdf
C2 Alister Harlow.pdf
C3 Daniel Joseph.pdf
C4 Cliff Griffiths.pdf
C5 Simon Robson.pdf
C6 Dr Fergus Tate.pdf
D1 Julian Zorzo.pdf
D2 Dr Fergus Tate.pdf
D3 Andrew Macbeth.pdf
D4 Sue Philbin.pdf
D5 Liz Angell.pdf
D6 Mark Apeldoorn.pdf
E1 Andrew Metherell.pdf
E2 Malcolm Douglass.pdf
E3 Ian Clark.pdf
E4 Tony Innes.pdf
E5 David Willmott.pdf
E6 Mark Apeldoorn.pdf
F1 Daniel Newcombe.pdf
F2 Daniel Newcombe.pdf
F3 Laura Skilton.pdf
F4 Ida Hawkins.pdf

Download a paper for the Technical Conference on Wednesday from the list below:
National Road Hierarchy.pdf
Transferability of OS Crash Prediction etc.pdf
A SIDRA for Road Safety.pdf
Putting Intelligence into ITS.pdf
Creating traveller information services using ITS.D..pdf
National State Highway Strategy.pdf
Freight Growth to 2020 by rail.pdf
Stakeholder and traffic management framework.pdf
Rail Transport Structures.pdf
Tech - Ramp Metering.pdf
Design and Implementation of Signalised Roundabout.d..pdf
David WIllmott.pdf
Reducing the need to Travel.pdf
Managing Demand on SH Network.pdf
Effect of Road Network Bendiness.pdf
Road Geometry and Drivers Speed Choice.pdf
Pedestrian Countdown Signals Trial.pdf
Paradox of congestion.pdf
Applying Discrete Choice Model.pdf

Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Glenda Harding on 03 352 5598 or email glenda@hardingconsultants.co.nz

Click here to download the sponsorship document.

Floor Plan
Click here to download a floorplan of the conference and exhibition venue.

Registration Form
Register online by clicking here

To Download a registration form click here

All Registrations received before end of August go in the draw for two free helicopter rides at the Conference Dinner. 

Cancellation Policy
Should you be unable to attend once you have registered, you may reassign your registration to another person. Please note you must advise the Conference Secretariat on 03-352-5598 or email glenda@hardingconsultants.co.nz
Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing. Cancellations made on or before Friday 28 September 2007 will be refunded less 30% to cover administration costs. No refunds will be given after this date.

If you cancel your accommodation after Wednesday, 6 September 2007, you may be charged a cancellation fee levied by the hotel.

Business Programme
click here to download a draft programme

Technical Programme
H1 DF National Road Hierarchy.pdf

Social Programme

Sunday 7 October 2007
An exciting programme is planned with dinner at Mills Reef Winery on Sunday evening.  This will be an evening for everyone to meet and get to know other delegates well.

Monday 8 October 2007
The Monday night dinner will be held at Classic Flyers in their Airforce Museum – this is an amazing opportunity to see up close an incredible collection of planes and flying paraphernalia. There will be opportunities for many of you to fly in a helicopter.  Early registrations will go in a draw to win an opportunity for a flight; and for others there will be an opportunity to buy a ticket. Come dressed as Biggles, a character from M*A*S*H, Dad’s Army, a uniform from any of the wars, a nurse, ammunitions worker, characters such as Vera Lynne, or in fact anything from these eras.

Technical Visit
Sunday 7 October 2007 – 3pm - Walking Tour to Harbour Link site office.
Meet at reception to take a small walk to view the above office.  This is being opened especially for delegates to have a viewing.There will be a 3D model of the Harbour Link project + plans and additional information. Fulton Hogan will be there to discuss the project with those who choose to attend. This is the largest transportation project to be undertaken in the BOP with an estimated cost of $255 million.

Tuesday 9 October 2007
Buses depart the hotel at 3.15pm and return at 5.30pm for Happy Hour.
The technical tour incorporates visits to Tauranga Roading projects, Port of Tauranga facilities , Mount Maunganui Developments and main beach, various minor safety works projects completed , passes various tourist facilities , through new innovative housing developments and into a new unique subdivision, along New Zealand's only Toll road and back to the Conference Venue. 

Contact

Glenda Harding, 392 Papanui Road, PO Box 5512, Christchurch 8005
Telephone 03 352 5598, Fax 03 352 0197, Mobile 027 436 3083
email: glenda@hardingconsultants.co.nz