Asset Management Tour New Zealand 19-24 October 2014 IPWEA (NAMS.AU) in association with its sister organisation NAMS NZ is pleased to announce a 6day Asset Management Study Tour to New Zealand in October 2014. The Tour also incorporates attendance at the 2014 NAMS NZ Advanced Asset Management Forum.
Visit Local Authorities Learn first-hand from leading NZ Councils on their experiences in implementing asset management. The 2014 Tour will have a focus on: Overview of current AM issues from Audit A Journey to Excellence Long term plans and levels of service Other innovative AM implementations. Hear from leading asset management practitioners covering all asset classes (roads, stormwater, parks & buildings, water & sewerage) with the following visits planned on Tuesday 21st October through to Friday 24th October:
NZ Office of Auditor General Auckland Council Other Councils and Agencies in the Auckland region
Introductory Address & Dinner An introductory Dinner on Sunday evening in Auckland will set the scene with NZ experiences with the latest issues of managing infrastructure sustainably and how councils are performing in recent audit assessments, among other things. This will provide context for the various council visits that will follow.
Attend NAMS NZ Advanced AM Forum The tour begins with attendance at the 2014 NAMS NZ Advanced Asset Management Forum in Auckland (Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October). The theme of the Forum is “The Journey to Excellence”. Full details of the NAMS NZ Advanced AM Forum and program can be found at http://www.nams.org.nz/ Forum Registration as part of the Tour includes attendance at all business sessions, teas, and lunches, Forum Dinner as detailed in the program. Partner Registration at the Forum includes the Forum Dinner.
Study Tour Costs The cost for the land portion of the Study Tour is AU$3,200+GST per person based on single/double room hotel accommodation, breakfasts & lunches, dinners, bus/coach transportation, Council visits, Conference Registration and tour planning and organisation expenses. Participants are responsible for their own travel & transfer arrangements to/from New Zealand (to and from Auckland Hotel), personal expenses and optional sightseeing. The Tour commences in Auckland on Sunday evening 19th October for dinner and introductory presentation. It concludes after the final Council visit in Auckland at midday Friday 24th October. You may want to arrange your own sightseeing to see more of NZ either side of the Tour?
Partners Welcome There is an opportunity for Partners to stay with the Group as a significant part of the Tour is based in and around Auckland. Additional cost for Partners to stay with the Group (5 night’s twin/double share accommodation with partner, breakfasts, dinners) including Forum Dinner and internal travel (coach/bus) is AU$450+GST.
Asset Management Tour New Zealand 19-24 October 2014 Accommodation
Travel Insurance and Passports and Visas
Accommodation will be allocated at the discretion of the organisers and may be subject to change.
Participants are advised to make appropriate arrangements for insurance cover. All insurance, passports and visas are the responsibility of the Tour participants. The IPWEA, NAMS, Conference Organising Committee, Hotels, Conference Centre, The Conference Team, Councils and others associated with organising the Tour and Forum accept no liability or responsibility for death or illness, or injury/accident to or financial loss by any person participating in the Tour or attending the Conference, whatever the reason.
Air Travel & Transfers Participants are responsible for their own air travel & transfer arrangements to/from New Zealand (to and from Auckland Hotel). Internal travel in New Zealand is all included as part of the Tour package.
Payments A Deposit of AU$500 (for Partners add AU$100) is required by Friday 5th September 2014. A completed Tour Registration Form is to accompany payment. Payment of the Balance is to be paid in full by Friday 19th September 2014. Alternatively payment in full can be made at the time the Deposit is due. The amount of the Deposit will be forfeited if cancelling after 5th September 2014. However Registrations may be transferred to another person from the same organisation without penalty.
Book Your Place Soon The Tour will be limited to the first 20 participants so book early to avoid missing out. The registration and deposit form is attached. Deposits are required by Friday 5th September 2014. Further information: Contact Emily Rankin at the IPWEA Australasia Office on +612 8267 3003, fax +612 8267 3071, or e-mail
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Registration and Deposit Form Tour Participant First Name
Surname
[ ] IPWEA Member
[ ] Non Member
Position
Organisation
[ ] Elected Member
Postal Address Town / City
State
Work Phone
Work Fax
Home Phone
Mobile
Postcode
E-mail Address Special Dietary requirements or disabilities Accompanying Partner First Name
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Special Dietary requirements or disabilities Tour Costs
Total No. attending incl. AP’s:
Full Tour Participant (5 nights’ accommodation) incl. Conference Registration, Social Functions Deposit – Due by 5th September 2014
[ ] at AU$ 500
AU $
Balance of Payment – Due 19th September 2014
[ ] at AU$2,700
AU $
Full Payment
[ ] at AU$3,200
+ 10% GST
A$
Accompanying Partner (5 nights shared accommodation) incl. Conference Dinner Deposit – Due by 5th September 2014
[ ] at AU$ 100
AU $
Balance of Payment – Due 19th September 2014
[ ] at AU$ 350
AU $
Full Payment
[ ] at AU$ 450
+10% GST
AU $
SUB-TOTAL Carry Forward
AU $
Asset Management Tour New Zealand 19-24 October 2014
Registration and Deposit Form, cont’d Tour Participant First Name
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TOTAL COST
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Return completed form to: IPWEA Australasia, Level 12, 447 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000 Email to
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