 NZSA /Statistical Methodologies 2010 Conference
International Conference on Statistical Methodologies and Related Topics
in conjunction with NZSA Annual Conference
29 June 2010 − 1 July 2010
Massey University, Palmerston North,
New Zealand
  
Scope | Registration | Papers | Contacts
Palmerston North | Accommodation | Weather | Travel | Things to do
Massey University ( New Zealand ) is hosting an international conference on statistical methodologies and their applications in conjunction with NZSA (New Zealand Statistical Association) annual conference.
Our conference will be held at Agricultural and Horticultural Lecture Block (or simply Ag/Hort Lecture Block).
Scope
Submissions from academia and industries on all topics of statistical methodologies are welcome. The topics include, but are not limited to:
- Statistical distributions (univaritae or multivariate)
- Statistical quality control
- Reliability and survival analysis
- Designs of experiments
- others
The theme of NZSA conference is quite general. Papers are invited from any area of probability and statistics. Student presentations are especially welcome. One or two sessions will be set aside for Statistics Education on the last day.
Registration
Will be decided in September after the 2009 NZSA Conference at Victoria University of Wellington.
Paper/ Abstract Submission
To be advised later.
Palmerston North City 
Palmerston North has a population of 80,000 located at the southern end of the North Island . It is a central location in New Zealand: two hours drive from Wellington (capital, cultural centre, Te Papapa), 3 hours from Taupo (tourists spot, boating, fishing) or Mt Ruapehu (skiing) and 4 hours from Rotorua (tourists spot, cultural centre, thermal activity); There are regular domestic flights between Palmerston North and other major cities within New Zealand; an hours flight to Auckland and Christchurch.
Accommodation
There are four main hotels in Palmerston North: Kingsgate, Quest, Hotel Coachman and Travelodge hotels. There are many motels on Fitzherbert Ave leading to Massey Campus. Amongst those closest to Massey University are Pavilion. Regency, Kauri Court, Awatea Park. The 12 bus route from City (Square) to Massey runs the length of Fitzherbert Avenue (on Non-Semester timetable) or there are taxis available.
The following businesses are willing to give delegates a discount. Delegates must state New Zealand Statistics Conference with Massey University to receive the discount. These prices are as at 22 September 2009, and are subject to change.
Close to Massey
Accommodation closer to town
- Rose City ph 356 5388 Studio (standard): $115 Studio: (spa) $120 1 bdr: $125
- Cornwall Motor Lodge ph 354 9010 Studio: $129 1 bdr (1 person): $129 1 bdr (2 people): $160
- Legends ph 356 1411 Studio Spa unit (1 person): $94 Studio Spa Unit (2 persons): $100
- Hotel Coachman ph 0800 800 678
Hotel: Studio: $135 Deluxe $171 Executive $261
Motel: Studio $106 Motel: Family Unit $166
For a fuller accommodation listing giving all types see http://www.manawatunz.co.nz/accommodation.html
Weather
The day temperature in Palmerston North is usually between 4°C and 12°C during June/July. The night temperature is lower but seldom goes below 0°C. Visitors are advised to bring along warm clothing including a warm jersey and a rain coat.
Travel
Most international flights fly into Auckland or Christchurch . There are several daily flights between Palmerston North and Auckland as well as between Palmerston North and Christchurch. .
Other airlines that operate between Auckland , Wellington , Christchurch , Dunedin and Queenstown are:
It is advisable to have travel insurance while travelling in New Zealand .
Things to do in Palmerston North
 Spouses and partners of conference delegates may be interested to visit the Victor Esplanade Gardens, a walk along the Manawatu river bank or a swim at Lido
Aquatic Centre to relax. Please visit
http://www.pncc.govt.nz/Leisure/CoursesAndClasses/Detail.aspx?id=499
. Palmerston North is famous for its wind farms. There are several golf courses nearby for relaxing. Horse riding is another possibility.
The PNCC and Destination Manawatu sites give a lot of information about coming events and places to go.
Things to do in New Zealand
For general information, please visit http://www.tourism.net.nz/visitor-information/
For some of NZ's beautiful scenery: visit http://www.massey.ac.nz/~clai/New Zealand Scenery.ppt
Information about Lord of the Rings including tours.
For those interested in a ski vacation at Mt Ruapehu, Mt Hutt, Queenstown or Wanaka, please visit these links.
Overseas delegates may wish to make a pre or post- conference tour to Queenstown which is a world renowned tourist's city. One may visit http://www.accommodation-queenstown.co.nz/ for some useful information about the winter festivals and other activities as well as accommodation in Queenstown.
Contacts
For further information on the international conference please contact :
For NZSA conference please contact Jonathan Godfrey, Massey University . Email: a.j.godfrey@massey.ac.nz
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