Welcome to the New Zealand Multi-disciplinary Cleft Conference being held in Wellington on 18th October 2024.

Following the success of the Christchurch conference in 2022, we would like to invite participants to join us in Wellington to continue working towards our common goal of providing high quality cleft care to communities across New Zealand.

This meeting is proudly sponsored by the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons.

Sarah Usmar

Convenor 

The Cleft Conference is to be held at the Movenpick Hotel , 345 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6001.  The venue is approximately 23 minutes drive from the airport.

Delegates can book directly with the hotel below, more accommodation options are available at WellingtonNZ

Payment

All fees are in New Zealand Dollars.  Payment will be accepted by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) or direct credit – cheques will not be accepted.

Registration must be paid prior to the commencement of the event, there is no earlybird rate for this this event.

Delegate fees in compliance with NZ Tax Law include 15% GST.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellations or alterations should be put in writing (email) to the Conference Organiser.  Cancellations made up to 18 September 2024 will be refunded less admin fee of NZ$80.00. No refunds will be made for cancellations from 19 September 2024 onwards. Refunds cannot be made due to travel delay or disruption.  If for any reasons beyond the control of the organisers, the conference is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded after deduction of expenses.

Catering / Programme

Special diets may attract an additional charge.  Conference Organisers reserve the right to change the programme without notice. There will be no livestream for this event.

Accommodation

Accommodation is booked directly with the hotel (see accommodation section).  The attendee should note the cancellation policy for the chosen hotel when making the direct booking.  It is the attendees responsibility to notify the hotel directly of any changes to bookings.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind.  It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice.  The NZAPS and Conference Organisers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance.

Disclaimer of Liability

The Organising Committee, including the NZAPS and Conference Secretariat, will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by attendees or loss of or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related events.