PENZ / EONZ Conference 2023

3rd - 4th July 2023, Rototuna High School, Kirikiriroa

He whakataukī: titoro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamua

Look back and reflect so we can move forward.

Plan your stay

Venue

Rototuna High School 

Address: Kimbrae Drive, Rototuna North, Kirikiriroa 3281

Rototuna Junior High School is a Year 7 – 10 school situated in the rapidly growing North East of Hamilton. It opened in 2016 with a founding roll of 634 students, across all year levels. We currently have a roll of 1400.

Rototuna Senior High School opened in 2017 with Year 11 and progressed through the year levels annually with Year 13 in 2019. We currently have a roll of around 800.

The land on which the schools are be built is approximately 11 hectares in size. The site is located to the north-west of Te Totara Primary School and adjoins a portion of the designation for the Waikato Expressway near North City Road and Horsham Downs Road.

​In Pre-European times, the area around the school was a peat lake named Tunawhakapeke. The lake and surrounding swamps were a source of abundant resources such as tuna (eel) and harakeke (flax) for early Māori.

Rototuna is an area of rapid expansion, with the Hamilton City Council projecting a population of around 20,000 residents in the area within the next few years.

Hamilton

Location info 

Accommodation: The accommodation options suggested are all located in the centre of the City.

Conference Venue:  Rototuna High School is marked on the map here located North East of the City

56 Kimbrae Drive
Hamilton 3281

Awards evening on Monday: Claudelands, Corner of Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton 3214

(delegates to make their own way there – please remember to bring your Lanyard for entry)

Dress up finale dinner on Tuesday: Viligrad Winery, 702 Rukuhia Rd, RD2, Ohaupo 

Buses will pick up delegates at 6.00pm sharp from the Novotel Tainui – again remember your lanyard

Accommodation

All accommodation options mentioned below are subject to availability.

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Centre

Address: 287 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204

Enjoy a convenient location in the central business district and contemporary amenities in a historic setting at Ramada by Wyndham, Hamilton City Center.

You’ll be close to the Hamilton Zoo and Waikato Museum as well as Claudelands Event Centre and the University of Waikato. Relish in views of Victoria Street as you take advantage of on-site dining, parking, and free WiFi.

20 minutes’ drive from the conference venue (10.7km)
20 minutes’ drive from Vilagrad (15.6km)

    Quest Hamilton Serviced Apartments

    Address: 51 London Street, Hamilton, 3204

    Quest Hamilton resides in a stunning refurbished heritage building just a stone’s throw away from the Waikato River. Its location is perfect for business or leisure travellers who enjoy being minutes away on foot from many restaurants and shops.
    Choose from our spacious and light-filled Studios or 1- and 2- bedroom apartments – all equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities. Other features of Quest Hamilton include 24-hour reception, affordable parking with electric vehicle charging stations, and access to a Les Mills Gym nearby.

    19 Minutes’ drive to conference venue (10.5km)
    19 minutes’ drive to Vilagrad Winery (15.3km)

      Novotel Hamilton Tainui

      Address: 7 Alma Street, Hamilton, 3204

      Make yourself at home in 4.5-star comfort at Novotel Hamilton Tainui hotel in the city centre. Start your day fresh with breakfast from the buffet in the light-filled restaurant or on the terrace adjacent to the Waikato River. Contemporary decor and natural light will make your room a haven whether you’re visiting the Novotel Hamilton Tainui Hotel for business or leisure.

      21 minutes drive to the conference venue (10.5km)
      19 minutes drive to Vilagrad Winery (15.3 km)

        Ibis Hamilton Tainui

        Address: 18 Alma Street, Hamilton 3204

        Just minutes from bustling Hamilton city, ibis Hamilton Tainui is situated right on the banks of the Waikato River, and is just a 5-minute stroll from local attractions including the SkyCity Hamilton casino, and Waikato Museum. Ibis Hamilton Tainui is your gateway to the Waikato region commanding a unique location on the banks of the Waikato River. Offering well appointed rooms with city or river views, modern conference facilities and restaurant with balcony and views perfect f or al fresco dining.

        19 minutes drive to the conference venue (10.6km)
        20 min drive to Vilagrad Winery (15.5km)