July 12–15, 2010 | SKYCITY Convention Center | Auckland, New Zealand

The next World Congress will be July 12-15, 2010, in Auckland, New Zealand, where this storied gem in the Pacific is certain to energize and inspire. The theme for the conference will be “Leading & Learning in Literacy.” Additional details will be posted as they are available.

Important Dates

Pre-registration is open for IRA members and nonmembers from March 9 – June 18, 2010. Register in advance and save!

Destination Auckland—the city that offers urban sophistication with access to native New Zealand wonders: pristine beaches, native exotic bush and inviting islands. Don’t miss an opportunity to broaden your senses at this South Pacific paradise. Learn more about New Zealand.

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   Racing sailboats in the harbor

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   Beautiful New Zealand

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   Enchanting New Zealand

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   Stunning views

• Tentative schedule (subject to change)
• Learn more about our dynamic Keynote Speakers

The SKYCITY Convention Centre is the spectacular setting for IRA's 23rd World Congress. Located in the heart of Auckland, the centre is convenient to the city's retail, dining, and entertainment hot spots.

Registration	Rate USD	Rate NZD
Pre-registration rates
Member	$325	$540
Non-member	$375	$625
On-site registration rates
Members/non-members	$475	$790
One day registration	$200	$334

Hotel Accommodations

For your stay in Auckland, a variety of accommodations are available and they're all within a short distance of the meeting venue—the SKYCITY Convention Centre. You can find hotels, motels, apartments, and hostels in a wide a range of prices.

Special discounted rates for IRA conferees are available at the two hotels located within the SKYCITY complex:

Sky City Grand is a five star hotel. The special rate is US $158.53 /NZ$210 per night for a double occupancy room.

The Sky City Hotel is a four star hotel. The special rate is US $124.56/NZ$165 per night for a double or single occupancy room.

These rates will be available on a first–come, first–served basis.

Check back often as online bookings will open soon!

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   Sky City Grand entrance

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   Sky City Grand lobby

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   Sky City Hotel entrance

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   Sky City Hotel pool

Traveling to New Zealand—Getting to Auckland is easy!

Air New Zealand offers direct flights from London, Hong Kong, Japan, China, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, and almost all of the Pacific Island nations.

For more information visit Air New Zealand online or call 1-800-262-1234 (toll free from within the U.S.).

Travel discounts for this conference are a possibility.

 

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   New Zealand volcano

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   Early morning in Auckland

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   University of Auckland

To discover Auckland is to discover many amazing places—from city to country, from mainland to islands, and from 21st Century sophistication to timeless wilderness.

Interested in scheduling a pre- or post-conference tour?

Contact holidays.milford@airnz.co.nz to access the Air New Zealand Milford Travel Centre. You can choose from hundreds of tour options—from one day to 20 days and all around spectacular New Zealand—with the help of a skilled and experienced travel consultant.

The centre can also help you with travel arrangements to and from New Zealand, using the most reputable travel companies for land and air travel.