social programme

All tickets can be booked during the registration process.


Icebreaker Reception

Date: Monday 24th November 2025
Time: 5.30pm  - 7.00pm
Location: 071 University of Auckland, OGG Building, Google Map Link
Ticket Price: The Icebreaker is included in a full registration fee, but please register your attendance for catering purposes.

This will be your first opportunity to meet and network with other delegates and we encourage everyone to come along. 

Additional tickets for accompanying person: $40 per person (incl GST)



Early Career Catch-up

Date: Monday 24th November 2025
Time: 7.00pm  - 9.00pm
Location: Old Government House, 24 Princes Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, Google Map Link
Ticket Price: $10 per person, includes snack food. Drink and additional food may be purchased. You will need your name badge to enter OGH.

This event aims to be an opportunity for undergraduates to post-doc, to network and socialise. After the conference Icebreaker, mingle with your fellow early career researchers where Royalty has stayed at Old Government House. Situated within the university campus and a 5-minute walk from OGG Building, Old Government House is an attractive wooden mansion, completed in 1856 when Auckland was the capital of New Zealand and is the loverly venue for this event. 

Please note that numbers are limited and on a first come, first served basis. 



Tuesday Meet-up

Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: 7.00pm  - 9.00pm
Location: Old Government House, 24 Princes Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, Google Map Link
Ticket Price: $20 per person, includes snack food. Drink and additional food may be purchased. You will need your name badge to enter OGH.



'Rock the Boat' Dinner & Awards'

Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Time: 7.00pm  - Late
Location: NZ Royal Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland, 1011 Google Map Link
Ticket Price: Full Price $140, Student Price $100
Gala Dinner Theme: Rock the Boat

An evening of recognition, connection, prize-giving and silly costumes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind, network and enjoy a buffet dinner and drinks in the company of your fellow colleagues. Dress up is encouraged!

Coach transport will be provided.

Complimentary parking is available.



Conference Organisers

Conferences & Events Ltd
Conference Manager: Ali Howard
 +
64 4 384 1511 

This event is organised by Conferences & Events Ltd.  We are a New Zealand business.