NZ's only Early Childhood Research Conference

Researchers - this is a fabulous networking opportunity to establish links with other researchers and to promote your research to practitioners, policy people, and not to mention future employers!   Keep current with discussions about methodology, ethics, etc  Be challenged in your thinking and develop your skills as a researcher.

Educators, Policy Advisers, Child Advocates, ECE Service Personnel - this is your chance to pick up key information and findings from research on various early childhood topics and surprise others who don't get to attend the Conference with what you know.  

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1.  Do you hold a current subscription to ChildForum as a member?  If you are  a ChildForum member please continue reading and register on this page. 
But if you are not a member, or you are registering people who do not hold a personal subscription to ChildForum, please close this page and go back to the EVENTS section and register as a non-member.  If you are not sure if you are a member, you are welcome to email us and ask (Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).  To become a member before you register for this event click here 

2.  Do you want to register for the full conference (2 1/2 days) - or for Friday only?  To register for the full conference continue reading on this page.  To register for Friday only close this screen and go back to the EVENTS section and register for Friday only.

Event Details

Date:  Thursday starting at 10am through to Saturday 1pm of the 26 - 28th January 2012

Where:  In central Wellington city, at St Andrews on the Terrace, 30 The Terrace (Located close to Parliament. A short walk from the train station. A number of car park buildings are nearby)

Cost:  $250 per person early bird rate (after 18th December add $20.    

Wellington is the heart of NZ – home to Parliament and the national museum of NZ 'Te Papa'.  

Before schools start back and the normal work rush begins, why not escape to Wellington and combine attending the Conference followed by a last chance for a weekend of rest and recreation before the year really begins?  

Registering for this Event

1.  Waiting List
Early registration is advised as spaces are limited.  Preference for places is given to ChildForum members first, therefore if you are not a ChildForum member please note that you will be notified within 72 hours if you have had to be placed on a waiting list for a place.  If you don't hear from us - you can assume you have a place.

2. Confirmation
Payment must be made to secure/confirm your place.  The registration fee charged here is at the ChildForum member rate of $250 per member for early bird registrations or $270 if registering after 18th December.   If you are registering as a non-member, please close this screen and go back to the EVENTS page on this website and select to register as a non-member. 

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4.  Full-time student rate
If you are a full-time student, not in employment, who can provide a letter or course enrolment record to show this, please contact us regarding the availability of a limited number of sponsored student places at the conference @ only $200.00 for the full conference. 

5.  Cancellation and Refund Policy
ChildForum reserves the right to cancel this event, in the hopefully unlikely event of something going wrong such as a natural disaster.  Fees will be reimbursed to registrants.  Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of registrants and ChildForum accepts no responsibility.

Should you not be able to attend the Conference after registering, no refund will be made.  You may however give your place to someone else.  Please let us know as soon as you can who will be substituting for you, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PROGRAMME 

A range of presentations, talks & discussions, and workshops on early childhood research, policy, and with practical applications for educators and early childhood services. Download a copy of the programme by clicking on the link on the home page.

As the forum venue is located in the heart of Wellington city, with many cafes near the venue and Parliament with its lovely grass and trees just down the road,  lunch-times are left free for you to stretch your legs and have a look around. Lunch is not provided.  Morning and Afternoon teas will be provided in the venue's kitchen and hall.

Options for Thursday and Friday night dinner & social arrangements will be given at the Conference so those who want a quiet dinner can have a quiet dinner and those who want to party or visit local bars can do so too.  

Getting to the Venue

St Andrews on The Terrace is located in the heart of Wellington city, at the Parliament end of the terrace.  If driving into the city from State Highway No. 1, take the Terrace off-ramp. Street parking is for 2 hours only and the parking wardens have a reputation for being very quick to give tickets. We suggest using a car park building (follow the road down The Terrace and you'll come across some car park buildings).  Alternatively catch a train and walk from the train station. If coming from the airport there will be a range of taxis and shuttles to bring you straight to the venue. Or catch the airport to city bus from outside of the airport.

Accommodation Suggestions

Novotel Wellington, 133 – 137 The Terrace. Phone (04) 918-1900.  Save if you book on the Novotel website click here ...  

Quest Atrium, 154 The Terrace. Phone (04) 931 1000.   To go to the Quest Website click here ...   

Wellington Downtown Backpackers, 1 Bunny Street, Phone (04) 473. 8482.  To go to the Wellington Downtown Accommodation Website click here ... 

A map is provided below. Click on the map to enlarge it.