General Information
About Wellington 
Powhiri & Keynote Sessions
Symposium Venue - Mercure Hotel
Car Parking
Registration & Information Desk
Registration Information & Fees
Sponsorships
Social Function
Children
Wellington Taxis
About Wellington - Our Capital City
You'll find more cafes and restaurants per head of population in Wellington, than in any other New Zealand city. Add in excellent shopping and professional theatres, all close to untouched nature spots, and you have a vibrant city that can be explored easily on foot.
Wellington is home to the Beehive (New Zealand's Parliament Buildings) and the Old Government Buildings, which are the largest wooden buildings ever constructed in the southern hemisphere. The Capital city also has many historic buildings and museums that tell the story of New Zealand.
Video of Wellington city highlights and activities
Powhiri & Keynote Sessions - Pipitea Marae
A powhiri (traditional Maori welcome) will be held on the first morning of the SPINZ Symposium to welcome visitors to this area and acknowledge the indigenous people of New Zealand (Aotearoa).
Following this important process, our invited speaker Professor Mason Durie will deliver his keynote presentation.
Pipitea Marae is located in Thorndon and is within walking distance of the city. Transport options to and from the marae will be posted at a later stage.
Powhiri process and protocol will be explained, with details posted on this site soon.
Symposium Venue - Mercure Hotel
The Mercure Hotel will host the 6th SPINZ National Suicide Prevention Symposium. Apart from the traditional powhiri (welcome) and first keynote session, all symposium activities will take place at the Mercure Hotel.
For your convenience, accommodation is available onsite and is The Mecure is offering a delegate's rate of $124 per person per night, including breakfast. Delegates are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
Located in the heart of Wellington's Cuba Quarter, Mercure Wellington Willis Street is only a 10 minute walk from the city centre and the shopping precinct of Wellington. The hotel is 9km from the airport.
Car Parking
Parking is not available at the Mercure Hotel, however a number of car parking buildings are available within walking distance of the symposium venue.
Registration & Information Desk
Registrations will commence after the powhiri at Pipitea Marae, in the Mercure Hotel lobby. Each delegate will receive a symposium kit containing a number of items including a full symposium programme.
The registration and information desk will be open during the following hours:
Thursday 10 September 12:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 11 September 8:30am - 4:00pm
Registration Information & Fees
Please note that it is essential for all participants, including invited speakers, media, delegates and presenters, to register.
All registrations (Standard and Early Bird) include:
- Access to all symposium sessions.
- Symposium materials, including programme/handbook.
- The symposium reception.
Early Bird registration
Fee $250 including GST. To qualify for the early bird rate, registration fees must be paid by 4pm, 6 August 2009.
Standard registration - CLOSED 4 SEPTEMBER
Fee $270 including GST
On the day registration
Fee $285 including GST
Daily rate?
No, a daily rate is not available for this symposium
Registering on the day of the symposium?
Please go to the registration and information desk located in the lobby at the Mercure Hotel, between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on the first day of the symposium. Please note, this is subject to places still being available.
Sponsorships
A limited number of sponsorships are available to cover registration costs to attend this symposium.
To find out how to apply for a sponsorship please go to the sponsorship page.
Social Function - Symposium Reception, Thursday 10 Sept
We invite you to join the symposium delegates, speakers and organising committee for complimentary drinks and nibbles after the final session on day one. Entertainment will be provided by local artists AJAH.
Children
While we support whanau and family, this event is unsuitable for children and young people under the age of 16 years. The organisers will make exceptions for small infants, especially those who are breastfeeding. If you would like to discuss this further please feel free to contact the event coordinator.
Wellington Taxis
Hutt & City Taxis 0800 50 57 57
Wellington Combined Taxis 0800 3844 444
Wellington City Cabs 0800 388 000
