Getting to Auckland
Auckland is the most connected city in New Zealand, with regular flights to and from cities across the globe and daily flights to all the country’s main centres and popular tourist destinations.
Public transport services that operate to and from Auckland Airport
Auckland Transport website – for all transport options when travelling around Auckland
Getting to the conference venue
Once you are in Auckland CBD or on the North Shore, there are several ways to arrive at the conference venue on Massey University's Auckland campus.
By bus
Buses run to the Auckland campus from many parts of the North Shore and stop in front of the Atrium Building in the East Precinct.
There are also frequent buses to Takapuna, departing Albany bus station.
By car
There are limited car parks at the campus. These are on a first come first serve basis.
New Zealand travel information
Language
New Zealand has three official languages: English (de facto), Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
Passport and visa
60 countries have visa waiver agreement with New Zealand.
PME 47 cannot be held responsible for any matters related to obtaining visas.
Letter of invitation
Delegates requiring a letter of invitation in order to attend the conference may write to the conference secretariat at pme47@massey.ac.nz specifying the necessary details. Please note that this procedure aims explicitly at assisting delegates who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the conference. It is not an official invitation covering fees or other expenses and does not imply any financial support from the conference organisers.
Currency
The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD/$)
Power plugs
The New Zealand plug type is I, which is the plug that has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. New Zealand operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Telephone codes
The New Zealand country code +64 will allow you to call New Zealand from another country. The code 64 is followed by an area code. The Auckland area code is 09 (+64 9xxxxxxx) There is no area code if you are calling a mobile phone.
Weather
July is winter in New Zealand. You can expect temperatures between 8 and 14 degrees Celsius (46 to 57 degrees farenheight). Overnight temperatures are often brisk and require a jacket.
Liability and insurance
Please check the validity of your insurance before travelling to the conference. The Local Organising Committee does not accept any liability for personal injury, loss or damage of personal belongings, or additional expenses incurred to congress participants (or their accompanying people) either during the conference or as a result of any other causes.