Venue
The 5th Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society Conference was held at Pullman Auckland.
Pullman Auckland, one of Auckland's largest 5 star residential and conferencing hotels, is located in the heart of the city centre, close to popular attractions and well-known shopping and entertainment districts. Offering sophisticated business accommodation, Pullman features 340 hotel rooms and self contained apartments, 16 dynamic conference spaces, an exclusive Executive Lounge, Connectivity centre, award winning luxury health club and spa and extensive dining facilities. With their complimentary Wi-Fi, impeccable stylish décor, high quality service and spectacular city and harbour views, Pullman Auckland is a class above the rest in the 5 star conferencing market.
Visit www.pullmanauckland.co.nz for more information. 
Corner Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
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General Information
ACCOMMODATION
Discounted accommodation options were available to book through the Conference Organisers.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES
New Zealand’s currency is New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Current exchange rate information can be found at www.xe.com.
Currency exchange: Licenced money change services are available at the Auckland Airport and at numerous Bureaux de Change located throughout the city. Most banks also offer currency exchange services.
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL
If you have a disability and are planning to explore New Zealand, there are a host of services to meet your needs. Thorough preparation is essential to a successful trip, so speak to your travel agent about your specific requirements. For more information on accessible tourism in New Zealand, please visit the Be.Accessible website.
AIRPORT TRANSFER
Auckland International Airport has regular bus, train and taxi connections along with private transfers to and from the city centre. Shuttle buses may also available to provide transfers to and from your accommodation.AIRPORT SECURITY
Every passenger, and their bags, flying internationally or domestically is screened for security reasons. There are also rules regarding the quantity of liquids, aerosols and gels you can bring on flights into and around New Zealand, including those purchased duty free at the airport. For more information please visit the New Zealand Government’s Flysmart website.BANKING AND MONEY
New Zealand banks are open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Automated Teller Machines (ATM) are widely available at banks, along main shopping streets and in malls. International credit cards and ATM cards will work as long as they have a four-digit PIN encoded. Check with your bank before leaving home.
Credit cards: All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand, with Visa and MasterCard accepted most widely, followed by American Express and Diners Club.
New Zealand's unit of currency is the dollar (NZ$):
Notes: $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100
Coins: 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1 and $2
A general guide of what you can expect to pay in New Zealand for a few common items include:
- Dinner: NZ$25-$70 per main meal
- Lunch snack/sandwich: NZ$5-$10
- Coffee: $3.50-$4.50
- Cafe lunch: NZ$10-$25
- A postcard stamp to anywhere abroad: NZ$2
CLIMATE
Auckland enjoys a sub-tropical climate without extremes of temperature. Spring brings weather of all types – expect everything from cold, frosty, clear days to sunny and hot.NOVEMBER
| Mean monthly maximum temperature (ºC) |
22 |
| Mean monthly minimum temperature (ºC) |
8 |
| Mean monthly rainfall (mm) |
71 |
CUSTOMS
New Zealand has strict quarantine regulations and instant fines are issued for failing to declare items for quarantine on arrival.ELECTRICITY
The electrical current in New Zealand is 220-240 volts, AC 50Hz. The New Zealand three-pin power outlet is different from some other countries so you may need an adaptor. If appliances are 110V, you may need a voltage converter.ENTRY AND VISAS
Travellers from over 50 countries do not require a visitor’s visa for stays of less than three months. For further information visit immigration.govt.nz.
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST)
GST of 15% is included in most purchases and cannot be claimed back by overseas visitors.TIPPING
Tipping is not compulsory in New Zealand – it is your choice if you feel you have received excellent service.TIME ZONES
Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time– UTC plus twelve hours. Daylight savings times will apply in New Zealand from 27 September 2015 – 3 April 2016 where it operates on New Zealand Daylight Time – UTC plus thirteen hours.TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommended you obtain personal travel insurance before your trip to cover theft, loss, accidents and medical problems. New Zealand has reciprocal health agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom (UK). Under each, certain services may be publicly funded for people covered by the agreements. For further information please visit the New Zealand Ministry of Health.VACCINATIONS
In general, no special immunizations or medications are necessary for travel to New Zealand
