Registration

Online Registration Opens - 18 September 2020
Early Bird Deadline -  12 October 2020 - Extended to 30 October 2020

Registration Fees

To qualify for reduced member fee you need to be a current financial, honorary or complimentary member. New members are welcome to take advantage of this benefit but your membership subscription will need to be paid prior to your registration being made. For details on becoming a members, please see below.

Payment is required at the end of the registration process by Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard or Visa accepted). All fees are expressed in $NZ and include GST of 15%. For Group bookings or invoice payments, please contact the conference organisers before completing your registration, gsnz@confer.co.nz.

If you do request payment by invoice, please ensure that payment is made within 7 days. Your invoice/receipt will be attached to your confirmation email.

NOTE: If the in-person event has to be changed to a virtual format, registration fees will be adjusted accordingly. Delegates who have already registered will receive a partial refund for any difference in registration fees from the in-person fees to the virtual fees.

If you are oversees or are immune compromised and would like to present/participate, please contact gsnz@confer.co.nz and we will try facilitate you as best as we can. 

The full registration fee includes:

• Entry to all conference sessions, exhibition and poster display
  
• Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas during the conference
  
• Icebreaker Reception - Monday 23 November (RSVP required)

Members

Members will be required to provide proof of membership during online registration. Please have the following at hand when registering:

• A copy of your membership fees receipt or proof of membership fee payment for the current year, that can be uploaded with your registration.
  
• Your membership number (if know)
  

NOTE: Receipts and membership numbers can be found in your members portal on the GSNZ website - click here.

Become a GSNZ Member

Sign up to become a GSNZ Member and benefit from discounted conference registration fees along with a number of other great benefits including: 

• Free access New Zealand’s Earth science journal, New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics.
  
• Branch activities in seven locations throughout New Zealand, including field-trips, talks and social events.
  
• Membership of any number of Special Interest Groups giving you the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals across a common interest.
  
• Apply for geoscience grants from the National Committee
  
• Have the GSNZ advocate on your behalf (e.g., Geopreservation)
  

When you become a member of the GSNZ you will be joining the largest community of geoscientists in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our strength lies in our members and the diversity and experience they bring to our Society with their backgrounds in education, CRIs, local authorities and consultancies. Through your membership you will have access to a network of international colleagues with a range of skills and knowledge to assist you in your career. 

Payment Options

Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa).

Registration cancellation and refund policy

Cancellations must be notified in writing by email to gsnz@confer.co.nz.
Cancellations received on or before 30 October 2020 will be charged an administration fee of $100.
No refund will be given for registration cancellations received after 30 October (including “no shows” at the conference).
Registrations can be transferred to another delegate at any time.
If the in-person event has to be changed to a virtual format, registration fees will be adjusted accordingly. Delegates who have already registered will receive a partial refund for any difference in registration fees from the in-person fees to the virtual fees.

Insurance

It is strongly recommended and your responsibility to have insurance to cover medical, travel, and registration expenses in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Terms and Conditions

Special Requirements