Key Dates

Call for abstracts open:
21 November 2018

Registration opens:
5 December 2018

Call for abstracts close:
1 March 2019

Program Publication &
Author Notifications:
3 April 2019

Early Bird Registration closes:
17 April 2019

Author Acceptance closes:
17 April 2019

Conference:
Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 June 2019

Enquiries
Conference Managers
 

Association Professionals
PO Box 7345
Beaumaris VIC 3193
Email the Conference Manager
or call on 1300 941 480

General Information

Destination Auckland

Rated as the third most liveable city in the world, Auckland is an exhilarating mix of natural wonders and urban adventures.

Climate

Auckland’s cool climate sees June daytime temperature average 12 - 15 degrees Celsius, making warm clothing and an umbrella necessary.

Getting there

Auckland’s International Airport is located 18.5kms from the Cordis Auckland, with many direct international and domestic flights daily.

Explore Auckland and New Zealand

Looking to extend your time in Auckland and beyond. Visit the following websites to start planning your trip.

www.newzealand.com/au/auckland/

www.aucklandnz.com/visit

Conference Venue

Cordis Auckland

83 Symonds St, Grafton, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

At the heart of Auckland’s lively uptown area, Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group puts the city’s fashionable boutiques, galleries and museums within easy reach, so you can make the most of your day. Whether you’re travelling for work, family or leisure, a stay at Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group lets you embrace your Auckland adventure in style. 

Getting to and from Cordis Auckland

Driving from Auckland Airport

Driving time: About 20 minutes 

Taxis (from Auckland Airport): 
NZD$85.00 - $95.00 (one-way) 

Super Shuttle (rank at airport): 
NZD$35.00 (1 person) and NZD$43.00 (2 people)

Skybus (From Auckland Airport bus stop and stops adjacent to the hotel): 
NZD$18.00 (one way) and NZD$32.00 (return)

On foot

Cordis Auckland is located within a 10 minute walk of a number of other accommodation options, for those not staying onsite. 

By car

The closest public car park is the Wilson car park located at the rear of the hotel off Liverpool Street. For further details including rates, click here.

Valet parking is also available for NZD$45.00 per car, per night (strictly standard-sized vehicles only).

Cordis Auckland Shuttle Bus to Downtown

The Cordis Auckland offers a complimentary shuttle bus service, seven days a week, taking you from Cordis Auckland to Custom Street near the waterfront.

The shuttle bus departs on a first-come, first-served basis approximately every half an hour from outside the Lower Lobby (the City Road entrance of the hotel).

Please note, the shuttle bus is for passengers only, and is not able to carry luggage. The timetable may vary at times depending on seasonal demand. For more information and a timetable, please email cdakl.concierge@cordishotels.com.

Monday to Friday: 8am to 9.30pm 
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 9pm 
No service at 9.30am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 6.30pm

Applying for Conference funding 

The RSA Annual Conference will provide opportunities to further develop your skills, increase knowledge and meet others who have a similar passion to provide the best possible care for renal patients and their families. It will also provide extensive networking opportunities both professionally and academically.

Looking for funding to attend the Conference? Here's some helpful tips.

To make the process of seeking support easier for you, we have prepared a justification letter. Simply download the Word document, fill in the blanks and customise as appropriate. Click here to download.

Networking and social events

Welcome Reception

Thursday 27 June 2019
5.30pm – 6.30pm

Held within the exhibition, the Welcome Reception is the perfect opportunity to reacquaint with colleagues, make new connections, as well as hear about all the latest industry news, products and services from our exhibitors.

This event is included in a full registration, but you must indicate you would like to attend via the online registration form.

Conference Dinner, including RSA Awards

Friday 28 June 2019
7.00pm – 11.00pm

The RSA Annual Conference Dinner is set to be a highlight. Always a highly anticipated event during the Conference, we have a great night of dancing and dining planned this year, with the theme Matariki – Māori New Year. Matariki is the Māori name for a cluster of stars which is visible in the New Zealand night sky at a specific time of the year. This year Matariki falls between the 25 June – 3 July, so in honour we will celebrate this important occasion at our Conference Dinner.

We encourage you to get involved with the theme and add a little sparkle to shine like a star and even dress like one if you must! 

This event is optional and can be purchased in addition to any registration.