The 2011 NZPSA conference was held in Dunedin, hosted by the University of Otago Politics Department on 1-2 December, 2011 with the Welcome Reception on Wednesday 30 November 5-7pm. A Postgraduate Pre-Conference Event was held on Wednesday 30 November 1-5pm.

Abstract & Programme

The abstracts can now be downloaded here. The programme can be downloaded here.

2011 Conference streams, Panels and Convenors:

NZ Politics: Brian Roper
Political Theory: Carla Lam
International Relations: Lena Tan
Comparative Politics & Area Studies: Jim Headley
Maori and Pacific Islands Politics Panel: Iati Iati
NZ 2011 Election Panel: Bryce Edwards

The Conference and Welcome Reception on November 30 was held in the Atrium of the Commerce Building, the University of Otago. The Annual Dinner took place in the University Staff Club on the evening of December 1.

Online Registration wasavailable at: https://secure-www.otago.ac.nz/conferences/politicalstudies/

2011 Registration Costs:

Early Bird Registration Costs – closes 31 October 2011 (all costs are in $NZ and inclusive of 15% GST).

NZPSA Member or affiliated association member (UK, Australian & Canadian PSAs) $115
Non-NZPSA Member (includes 12months membership of NZPSA)* $135
Student NZPSA Member or Affiliated Association (UK, Australian & Canadian PSAs) $74.75
Non-NZPSA Student (includes 12months membership of NZPSA)* $84.75

Registration Costs – from 1 November 2011 (all costs are in $NZ and inclusive of 15% GST).

NZPSA Member or affiliated association member (UK, Australian & Canadian PSAs) $140
Non-NZPSA Member (includes 12months membership of NZPSA)* $160
Student NZPSA Member or Affiliated Association (UK, Australian & Canadian PSAs) $90
Non-NZPSA Student (includes 12months membership of NZPSA)* $100

* If your NZPSA membership ends in December 2011, you were required to register as a non-NZPSA member.

Registration included:

  • All sessions and delegate materials.
  • Food and drink at the Conference Welcome Reception on Wednesday 30 November 5-7.30pm.
  • Morning and afternoon teas, and lunch on Thursday 1 December in conjunction with the NZPSA Annual General Meeting.
  • For postgraduate students, the Postgraduate Pre-Conference Event on Wednesday 30 November 1-5pm (information below).

Additional Registration (all costs are in $NZ).

Conference Dinner (includes GST) $73.60

 

Postgraduate Pre-Conference Event:

Postgraduates attending the 2011 NZPSA Conference were invited to attend the Postgraduate Pre-Conference Event on Wednesday, November 30 1:00-5:00pm in the Commerce Building at the University of Otago. The 2011 programme can now be downloaded here.  This event was free for Postgraduate participants. Coffee, snacks, and an evening dinner gathering were also provided. You Further information is also available from Anthony Deos: anthony.deos@gmail.com

For more details on the conference please email: Vicki Spencer and/or Chris Rudd. Or join us on twitter (@OtagoPolitics / hashtag #NZPSA2011) to get updates and information about the NZPSA 2011 Annual Conference.