Event Information: Curriculum and Assessment Roadshow for Leaders

Dunedin

Getting there

The Dunedin Centre is located at 1 Harrop Street, just off Moray Place in central Dunedin. It’s in the city’s business district, adjacent to The Octagon and close to shops, cafés, and transport hubs.

By public transport

Orbus local buses serve Dunedin and surrounding suburbs (e-scooters and bikes also available). The nearest major bus hub on Great King Street is just a short walk away.
Long-distance buses (e.g., InterCity) arrive at stops on Moray Place in central Dunedin — usually outside supermarkets such as Woolworths Dunedin Central — within walking distance of the venue.

By taxi / rideshare

Taxis and rideshare vehicles can drop you off on or near Moray Place. There’s also a taxi rank in The Octagon area, a short walk from the Centre.

By car

There’s no dedicated venue parking, but pay-and-display street parking and several nearby car parks are available around Moray Place, Great King Street and Filleul Street.
Larger public car park buildings in the city centre (e.g., on Great King Street and Lower Moray Place) are typically within easy walking distance.

Christchurch

Getting there

Te Pae Christchurch is located in the centre of the city, just a short 15–20 minute drive from Christchurch International Airport.

By public transport

Metro buses serve Christchurch and connect major suburbs, the airport, and the central city — with convenient stops a few minutes’ walk from Te Pae.
The main Bus Interchange and other city stops are nearby, from where you can walk to the venue.

By taxi/rideshare

Taxis and ride-hailing services (e.g., Uber) can drop you off right near the entrance on Oxford Terrace or on Armagh Street.
Drop-off and pick-up areas are close to the building’s main access points.

By car

Te Pae itself doesn’t have onsite parking, but it is surrounded by multiple off-street parking options, including nearby EV charging stations and cycle stands, all within easy walk of the centre.

Tauranga

Getting there

Arriving from Mt Maunganui:

Head Southeast on Maunganui Rd, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto State Hwy 2 heading to Te Puke.
Take the exit toward Sandhurst Dr, Turn right onto Sandhurst Dr (signs for Mangatawa/Stadium). Continue onto Mangatawa Link Rd.
Turn left onto Truman Lane (Destination will be on the left) use entrance 1.

Arriving from Whakatane/Te Puke:

Follow State Hwy 2 heading to Mount Maunganui/Tauranga.
Take the Sandhurst Dr exit from State Hwy 2, and turn left towards Mangatawa, then left onto Truman Lane.
Use entrance 1 (refer Mercury map under Parking & Travel Planning).

Arriving from Hamilton and Waihi:

Drive from SH 1, State Hwy 29 and State Hwy 29A towards Papamoa.
Take the Sandhurst Dr exit from State Hwy 2, turn right towards Mangatawa then left onto Truman Lane.
Use entrance 1 (refer Mercury map under Parking & Travel Planning).

Parking information

Mercury Baypark offers ample free on-site parking.

There are four electric vehicle charging stations available in Carpark A. You’ll need to bring your own charging cable, and the chargers operate on a pay-to-use basis. To access them, simply download the app listed on the charging port signage—everything you need to get set up will be there.

Bike stands are available at the main entrance of Mercury Arena.

Wellington

Getting there

Tākina is located in Wellington CBD’s cultural precinct, within easy walking distance of key transport links, entertainment and dining options, and thousands of accommodation rooms.

By public transport

Most Wellington buses, including services that come from the airport and railway station, stop along Courtenay Place and Willis Street — a short walk to Tākina.

By taxi / rideshare

Taxis (e.g., Wellington Combined Taxis) have a stand outside Te Papa — just cross the road to Cable Street and you’re at Tākina.
They can drop you right outside the venue.

By car

Tākina is conveniently located near several parking options, including the Te Papa carpark across Cable Street. Parking your car at Te Papa helps to support the mahi of Aotearoa New Zealand's national museum. Directly across Wakefield Street, you'll also find Reading on Wakefield and Barnett Street car park.

Accessibility

Tākina has access ramps at both main entrances. Internally, the venue provides lifts to all areas, accessible toilets on all floors, and a convenient parents' room on Level 1.

All the meeting spaces are designed for easy access with ample circulation space around entranceways.

Vision impairment

Registered assistance dogs are welcome in all our spaces.

Mobility parking

Five accessible car parks are located near the ground-floor entrance of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, with two uncovered and three covered.

Accessible drop-off and pick-up locations for both Te Papa and Tākina are provided at the taxi zone outside Te Papa on Cable Street, and at the layby on Wakefield Street adjacent to Tākina.

Auckland

Getting there

By car

From Auckland CBD

Take the Southern Motorway and exit via the Redoubt Road off ramp.
Turn right on Redoubt Road.
Turn left on Great South Road.
The centre is 700m to your left, please use Main Gate next to Ramada Hotel.

From Papakura

Take Southern Motorway and exit 449A-B for Great South Road.
Turn left on Great South Road (signs for Manurewa).
The centre is 400m to your left, please use Main Gate next to Ramada Hotel.

Onsite paid parking is available. Please visit here below for more information.

By bus

These bus routes all stop directly outside the venue: 33, 055, 361, 362.
Click here for the most up to date journey planner information.

By train

Catch the train to Manukau Train Station, Due Drop Events Centre is an easy 15-20 minute walk via Manukau Station Road & Great South Road or catch bus number 33 or 361 from Stop B Davies Ave.