Sociological Association of Aotearoa New Zealand
2009 Conference

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Venue, Accommodation and Travel

Conference Venue: Social Science Lecture Block, Massey University, Manawatu Campus

The conference this year is hosted by the Sociology Porgramme, School of People, Environment and Planning, Manawatu Campus.

Conference sessions will be held in the Social Science Lecture Block. The SAA(NZ) AGM and conference dinner will be held at the Kingsgate Hotel:

Accommodation

The Kingsgate Hotel is the preferred provider of accommodation for this conference. The hotel has an excellent environmental policy, is offering special rates for conference delegates and is conveniently located on the bus route to Massey University. Accommodation can be booked on-line via the registration page. The Kingsgate is the venue for the SAA(NZ) AGM and conference dinner.

A range of other accommodation options are also available.

Travel to Palmerston North

Palmerston North is well served by buses, trains and airplanes.

Travel around Palmerston North

There is a regular Massey bus to and from the University

Weekday bus timetable:

Weekend bus timetable

Use a 'green bike' to cycle to the conference and around Palmerston North . Contact the conference organiser if you would like to use one of these free bikes.