Travel
Travel & Health Insurance
The organisers strongly advise participants to take out insurance to cover the loss incurred in case of cancellation (registration fees, travel, accommodation, and other costs), medical expenses and damage to or loss of personal effects.
Visa Requirements
Please check the New Zealand immigration website to establish if you require a visitor visa to visit. The organisers are available to assist but cannot be held responsible for an individual’s decisions.
Language
The official language of the TG2024 is English.
No simultaneous interpretation facilities will be provided during the conference.
Timezone in New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand operates in GMT +13 hours.
Weather
In November, Christchurch typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there’s a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.
Christchurch in November usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 224 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.
Electricity
In New Zealand, the electric current is 230/240v 50Hz. This means that the electrical current is 230/240 volts with 50 cycles per second.
If your country of origin uses a voltage that ranges between 220v and 240v, then you will be able to use your appliances and gadgets in New Zealand with no problem at all. This includes countries like New Zealand, Australia, Europe, the UK and the majority of Asia and Africa.
Money and Currency
The currency unit in New Zealand is the NZ Dollar.
Almost everywhere you can pay with Credit card. Visa and MasterCard are the most commonly accepted credit cards, with far fewer accepting American Express or Diners.