DUNEDIN:
16 - 18 May 10

AUCKLAND:
5 - 7 August 10

WELLINGTON:
15 - 17 August 10

christchurch Exhibitor Compendium

STAND SPECIFICATIONS

All Stands are 3.6m x 3.6m (12.96m2) with Black Velcro-receptive walls, 2.3m high. As outline in the application form black walls come standard with your stand purchase. If you would like colored walls, you these directly from Peek Display. You will be charged directly at $15.00 + gst per linear meter
Exhibitors desiring carpet will need to make their own arrangements which can be made with Peek Display Corporation Ltd or any other preferred supplier.

EXPO TIMETABLE

Function	Date	Time
Peek Displays Build Up	Sat 8 May	6.00am – 2.00pm
Exhibitor Build Up	Sat 8 May	2.30pm – 7.00pm
Exhibitor Build Up	Sun 9 May	7.00am – 11.30am
Exhibition Open	Sun 9 May	12.00am – 4.00pm
Exhibition Open	Mon 10 May	9.00am – 3.00pm
Exhibition Open	Mon 10 May	4.00pm – 7.00pm
Exhibition Open	Tue 11 May	9.00am – 2.00pm
Breakdown	Tue 11 May	2.30pm – 8.00pm

The Expo Management must be notified prior to the expo of the following:

The intention of bringing in large machinery so special arrangements can be made
If any live animals are being brought into the Show
Of the intended operation of any machinery i.e welders, power tools etc which may cause injury or fire. Please note these requests must have prior approval of the venue management for OSH and insurance purposes

PRE-EXPO CONSIGNMENT OF EXHIBIT MATERIALS

If consigning exhibit materials to the EXPO venue, use the following address:

Careers Expo,Stand # _____ 9-11 May, 2010
Westpac Centre,
Jack Hinton Drive
Addington
CHRISTCHURCH

Please instruct your consignors to ensure delivery no earlier than Saturday, 8 May.

ADMISSION

Entry to the venue is free for all exhibitors and visitors. The right is reserved to refuse, on reasonable grounds, entry to any person.

PARKING

For exhibitors and school transport, parking is available in a designated area within the grounds of the Westpac Centre. Attached separately is a special permit to be displayed on the dashboard of exhibitors’ vehicles.
Download your parking permit by clicking here >>

Vehicles must not be left in the fenced area at the rear of the venue. The general public will be charged a nominal fee for parking. Parking is under control of the Metro Trotting Club and as a result we have no control over their right to charge.

TEACHERS’ EVENING

The Teachers’ Evening will not be held in Christchurch for 2010.

SECURITY

No security passes as such will be used. Within the pavilion, security will be maintained at all times throughout the EXPO including build-up and breakdown. Even so, the rule is, ‘all practical care but no responsibility taken.’ We therefore recommend due vigilance at all times when the EXPO is open to the public and also during build-up and breakdown.

To maintain maximum security for everyone’s belongings, the security guards will be acting under the direction not to allow without prior notice the removal of any goods at the end of each day until the conclusion of the EXPO.

Security is maintained by the Westpac Centre security staff under normal operating guidelines. Any special requirements would need to be arranged prior to the EXPO.

ACCOMMODATION

There are four motels close to Addington Raceway and the EXPO venue. These are:

Addington Court Motel,
Cnr Lincoln Rd and Twigger St, Phone 0-3-339 4211.

Addington Stadium Motel
Cnr Lincoln Rd and Wrights Rd, Phone 0-3-339 8950.

Arena Motel (Jo & Martin)
30 Whiteleigh Ave, Addington, Phone 0800 232 565 or 0-3-338 4579,
Website www.arenamotel.co.nz

Athena Motel (Candy & William)
160 Riccarton Road, Phone 0800-999-160
Website www.athenamotel.co.nz
For further information on all available accommodation, we recommend that you consult your travel agent.

REFRESHMENTS

A catering concessionaire (responsible to the Westpac Centre Management) operates within the EXPO facilities. Snacks and light meals will be available throughout the duration of the EXPO.
Also, Exhibitors may use the special Exhibitors’ Lounge at the venue. Tea and coffee in this lounge will be available free to Exhibitors and EXPO personnel only.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EXPO Front Desk, phone 0-3-339 3580 (9 - 11-May only.)
Exhibitors will be able to make local calls from phones in the concourse.
Card pay-telephones for public use are located within the venue.

SPECIAL TELEPHONE LINKS

The Westpac Centre management can arrange special phone lines and broadband connections to stands at a cost of $89+gst per line. A special form for this purpose is attached separately. Please complete and send to Sara Daji, Event and Conference Organiser, Vbase, who can be contacted on:
0- 3-363 3329 or 027 479 3102 – sara.daji@vbase.co.nz

High speed computing lines for internet connections or other purposes can be arranged direct with Telecom but please inform Sara Daji.

ELECTRICITY

Electricity this year is supplied as part of your stand package.

STAND LIGHTING

2 lights come standard with your stand package. however arrangements for hired supplementary Stand lighting can be made with Lauren King of PEEK DISPLAY.

STAND FURNISHINGS

Hire of tables, chairs and a variety of associated display items including rental video and other electronic equipment can be arranged through PEEK DISPLAY. To ascertain your needs, Peek Display will be in touch well prior to the EXPO but feel free to contact Lauren at any time.

Should you wish to consider an alternative audio-visual equipment supplier, Ace Video Services are also available.
Contact Natu Rama on 0-3-366 6886,0-27-435 8114 or acevideo@acevideo.co.nz.

BANNER HANGING

If you need banners hung, please directly advise the venue management, ie, Sara Daji, Conference and Event, Vbase Venue Management Group Ltd, 0- 3-363 3329 or 027 479 3102 – sara.daji@vbase.co.nz
Westpac Centre staff are required to carry out this function.

ADVERTISING

Advertising and promotion is yet to be confirmed and you will be notified of this in future news letters.

NOISE LEVELS

The EXPO is a very lively place with a clearly perceptible background noise level! In communicating by whatever means with your ‘audience,’ we ask simply that you consider your neighboring Exhibitors. In other words, please keep noise levels to a reasonable and acceptable level. As you will appreciate and as indicated in the contract form, the management must reserve the right to have any ‘offenders’ accede to this request.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY

In the event of fire, please leave the venue immediately by the nearest exit, following the instructions of the venue staff. Do not attempt to take personal belongings with you. Please take note of any disabled persons in your area and assist if possible. Do not obstruct any fire exits with display materials.

A sensitive fire sprinkler system operates in the venue. In presence of smoke, this will be activated automatically.

SITE PLAN

For a current site plan click here>>.You can also view exhibitor lists with stand numbers by clicking here>>

While making every effort to respect and fulfill Exhibitors’ wishes, the EXPO organizers reserve at all times the right to adjust site plans if deemed necessary. Any exhibitors affected by any such changes will be advised separately and individually.

SCHOOLS ATTENDING

A schedule showing the schools visiting the EXPO and their indicated times of attendance will be e-mailed before the EXPO.

MISCELLANEOUS

If you need help or advice during the EXPO, just approach the front desk. All staff will do whatever they can to assist.

CHRISTCHURCH CONTACT LIST

Coca-Cola Careers Expo Organisers

Mark Gillard - Expo Organiser
Phone 09 424 0111
Fax 09 424 0112
Mobile 0274949316
Email markg@calibrenz.co.nz

Blair Graham - Exhibitor Sales and Liaison Manager
Phone 09 624 0464
Fax 09 624 0462
Mobile 021 828 044
Email blair@blare.co.nz

Maggie Hames - Schools Co-ordinator
Phone 09 307 4180
Fax 09 309 9152
Email mhames@aggs.school.nz