With a view to catering for all conference participants, block bookings have been made at the hotels listed below. Special rates have been negotiated which are equal to, if not better than, corporate rates.

All hotels provide tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, e-mail and Internet connections. Parking at all city hotels is usually an additional cost, varying between $10-$15 per day. The following icons are used to show additional services:

Restaurant

Bar

Gymnasium

Swimming Pool

Business Centre

Cafe

Making a Reservation
Bookings should be made on the registration form by 1 October 2002. After that date no guarantee can be made that rooms will be available. To secure your reservation payment of one night's room rate by cheque is required, or you may supply your credit card details to guarantee the booking. Please indicate your first and second choices on the registration form.

Changing your Reservation
Please advise The Conference Company of any change to a reservation rather than contacting the hotel direct.

Cancelling your Reservation
If you cancel your accommodation booking prior to 15 October 2002 your accommodation deposit will be refunded in full. After that date, refunds may be subject to cancellation charges levied by the hotel.

Early Access
If you have an early morning arrival and require an early check-in, you will need to reserve your room for the previous night.

*****
· Conference venue

The Sheraton Auckland Hotel and Towers is of international standard and offers newly refurbished accommodation, with a range of dining options (including fine dining, café style and SBF - Auckland's only 24 hour restaurant), and 24 hour room service. Guests also receive complimentary access to the full health club and heated swimming pool.

Superior room: $241.87 per night
Single/double occupancy King bed
Twin occupancy 2 single beds

Quest on Mount **½
10 minute walk to the Conference venue

Conveniently located in mid-city Auckland, these studios and apartments are designed with a European flavour and offer spectacular views. They are close to restaurants, and shops, as well as being a short walk from the waterfront and the Viaduct Basin. All apartments have fully equipped laundry and kitchen facilities. The street level Oxford Café adds to the friendly and casual atmosphere characteristic of apartment style living.

Studio: $139.50 per night
Single/double occupancy King bed
Twin occupancy 2 single beds