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REGISTRATION PRICES

MEMBERS

EARLY BIRD RATE

$900

NZD + 15% GST

For NZFSS members

STANDARD RATE: $950

Early bird ends 16 October

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

NON-MEMBERS

EARLY BIRD RATE

$975

NZD + 15% GST

For any non-member delegates

STANDARD RATE: $990

Early bird ends 16 October

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

STUDENTS, EARLY CAREER
& RETIREES

EARLY BIRD RATE

 $450

NZD + 15% GST

For full-time tertiary students, rangatahi, young early career attendees (under 30)

& retired members

STANDARD RATE: $500

Early bird ends 16 October

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

DAY RATES

$500

NZD + 15% GST

MEMBER PRICE

$550

NZD + 15% GST

NON-MEMBER PRICE

INCLUDES

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  • Registration includes 1 x Welcome Function Ticket

  • Conference catering

  • Access to Conference App

*Gala Dinner tickets an additional cost

GALA DINNER

Thursday 3 December

Venue TBC

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Theme: TBC

 $150

NZD + 15% GST

STUDENT DINNER TICKET

$100

NZD + 15% GST

REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Disclaimer:

In the event of cancellation or postponement of the conference due to circumstances beyond reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, war, acts of God, pandemics, and natural disaster, the conference cannot be held responsible for any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred by registrants as a consequence of the event being postponed or cancelled. 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. It may be necessary for the conference to alter the times, dates, itineraries or presenting speakers at any time. Every endeavour will be made to communicate all changes to delegates in a timely manner. The conference organisers reserve the right to change information as needed.

In the event of conference cancellation, the maximum liability of the conference is limited to a refund of the conference registration fee, less any costs already incurred,  with no additional liability for travel costs, hotel costs, or any other costs or expenses whatsoever.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Manager, shelley@on-cue.co.nz
Cancellation before 16 October 2026 will incur a $150.00 cancellation fee, with the remainder refunded.
Cancellation on or after 16 October 2026 will incur a $150.00 cancellation fee and may not receive a refund.  Refunds will be at the discretion of the organising committee, and considered on a case by case basis. All refunds will be processed after the conference. Substitute delegates are welcome without penalty, but please advise On-Cue of any name change, for administration purposes. There will be no refunds for any booked delegate who does not attend on the day.

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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.

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Social Media Policy: 

View Social Media Policy here 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026
CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsors

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Gala Dinner Sponsor

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Welcome Function Sponsor

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Poster Session Sponsor

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Field Trip Sponsor

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Student Awards Prize Sponsors

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KEY DATES

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Abstracts open: 21 May

Call for workshop & special sessions: 21 May
Registrations open: June
Abstracts Close: extended to 21 Aug
Special Sessions/Workshops close:
5 Aug
Author notification: 11 Sept
Draft programme released: Sept
Earlybird/Presenters Registrations: 16 Oct
Conference: 30 Nov - 4 Dec

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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Evan Harrison - Greater Wellington | Conference Chair​

Andrew Rees - Victoria University

Alex James - EOS Ecology

Bram Mulling - Greater Wellington

Carys Marulli de Barletta - Student Rep

Chloe Nannestad - Greater Wellington

Chloe Price - Greater Wellington

Graham Sevicke-Jones - Programme Lead

Keri Hawkins - Greater Wellington

Indigo Little - Greater Wellington / Student Rep

Joelle Lousberg - Cawthron / Student Rep

Juliet Clague - Lincoln Agritech

Texas Downe - Greater Wellington / Student Rep

Tim Sharp - Greater Wellington

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​Shelley Haring - OnCue Conferences

Lea Boodee - OnCue Conferences

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CONFERENCE CONTACT

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Shelley Haring 
OnCue Conferences

shelley@on-cue.co.nz

03 928 0620 / 021403316

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