REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Underwater Mining Institute:

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SEABED MINERAL DEPOSITS

13-18 November 2002
Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand

Register
Click for the REGISTRATION FORM in pdf format.

Fees
Standard Fee. The standard fee to register for the 32nd Underwater Mining Institute is US$320, if prepaid by September 30, 2002. This fee covers welcoming reception and registration, technical sessions, UMI banquet, and 2003 membership to the International Marine Minerals Society, a non profit professional organization promoting interchange between government, academic, and industry expertise on marine minerals interests.

Single Day Fee. The single-day fee is US$225, if prepaid by September 30, 2002.

Student Fee. The student fee is US$75. This includes the welcoming reception and registration, both technical sessions, and the UMI banquet. Students must provide verification of student status and be willing to assist during the conference, if needed.

Late Registration Fee. A late fee of US$25 will be added to registrations received after September 20, 2002.

Banquet Fee. The banquet fee of US$35 is an additional cost for single-day registrants and guests to the UMI.

Geotechnical Field Tour. This optional feature of the UMI includes a visit to Lake Taupo, Waiotapu geothermal field, overnight in Whakatane, visit to White Island, and overnight in Rotorua. Please read the GeoTechnical Tour Information and complete the Motel Reservation Form by 30 September 2002.

Payments
Please submit the enclosed Registration Form (and Motel Reservation Form, if applicable) with your payment by 30 September 2002. Checks in U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank, or bank drafts, should be made payable to Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii or RCUH and mailed to the UMI conference coordinator.

Payments may also be made by credit card, cashier's check, or money order. For wire transfer, send funds to First Hawaiian Bank, Account No. 48-048084, Bank ABA Routing No. 121301015, RCUH Federal ID No. 99-0115254, Payee is Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH), and you must reference RCUH 1783 on your wire.

Refunds
Refunds will be made for written cancellations received by October 15, 2002.

Lodging
Special rates are offered to UMI guests at the following Plaza hotels, both within a 5-10 minute walk to Te Papa:

West Plaza Hotel • 110-116 Wakefield Street • Wellington
Monday-Thursday NZD139.00 + 12.5% GST (~US$66), Friday-Sunday NZD110 + 12.5% GST (~US$52)
Reservations Phone: +64 4 473 1490 • Fax: +64 4 473 1454 • Email: reservations@westplaza.co.nz
USE BOOKING REFERENCE: WPH/UMI/1102, Website: http://www.westplaza.co.nz/

Bay Plaza Hotel • 40-44 Oriental Parade • Wellington
Monday-Thursday NZD115.00 + 12.5% GST (~US$55), Friday-Sunday NZD85.00 + 12.5% GST (~US$41)
Reservations Phone: +64 4 385 7799 • Fax: +64 4 385 2936 • Email: reservations@bayplaza.co.nz
USE BOOKING REFERENCE: BPH/UMI/1102, Website: http://www.bayplaza.co.nz/

Exhibits
Commercial exhibits are welcome at the cost of the standard UMI registration. For arrangements, please inquire with the UMI Conference Coordinator.

Related Websites About New Zealand
New Zealand Tourism www.purenz.com
New Zealand Tourism www.tourisminfo.govt.nz
Your Guide to Wellington www.wellingtonnz.com
About Rotorua www.rotoruanz.com