Inaugural Aotearoa
New Zealand
Tamil Conference

November 11th - 12th, 2022

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ABOUT The Conference

The Aotearoa New Zealand Federation of Tamil Sangam (ANTS) is hosting its inaugural Tamil conference in New Zealand to promote the Tamil heritage, language and culture link and showcase and establish stronger connect of the Tamil community within New Zealand and the Tamil diaspora globally.

The 2 – day conference scheduled for 11 – 12 November 2022, at the Lower Hutt Event Centre, will have both national and international speakers and a panel discussion. Local and international scholars, media practitioners, activists, and prominent Tamil personalities share their knowledge about Tamil history, language, culture and literature. The two-day conference will culminate in a Black-tie Gala Dinner with cultural performances and community awards.

Tickets

*CONFERENCE - Tickets Nov 11-12th, Friday - Saturday

Book your conference tickets here, which covers 5 talk sessions between Friday and Saturday.

$49 only

* Nov 12th Black-tie Gala Dinner is not included.

Register

BLACK TIE GALA DINNER – Tickets Nov 12th (Only 250 seats)

Special Gala Dinner, with amazing food variety, entertainment and celebration. As we have limited seats, these tickets will be issues on a first come first served basis.

$99 only

Register

ACCOMMODATION

THE ANGUS HOTEL*

Address: 5 Cornwall Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5040.
Contact: + 644 560 1100
Starting from $160 + Parking
[5 mins walk to the conference venue]

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QUEST PETONE*

Address: 42, Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012.
Contact: + 644 282 1680 extn 1
Starting from $210 + Parking
[5 mins drive to the conference venue]

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Other Accommodations

Check out the other Lower Hutt Hotels / Motels / Lodges around the venue.

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*All guests are to inform the hotel that they require a room under the ANTS discounted price and this is subjected to availability of room. As such please do book early to avoid disappointment.

Speakers

Session 1 of 11-11-2022 (Women Empowerment)

Session 1 of 12-11-2022 (Ethnolinguistic Identity)

Session 2 of 12-11-2022 (Youth and Literature)

Youth Panel Discussion - Session 3 of 12-11-2022 (Tamil Youth Identity)

Programme Shedeule

Day 1 - Session Information

2:00 PM

Registration Opens / Arrival of attendees / Welcome Drink & Snacks

4:00 PM

Opening Ceremony | Address by Mayor, Minister, Prime Minister and ANTS President

6:00 PM

Session 1 - Women’s Empowerment

7:30 PM

Dinner

Day 2 - Session Information

8:30 AM

Door Opens

9:00 AM

Session 1 - Ethnolinguistic identity

*11:00 AM

Session 2- A conversation about Economy & Development of Tamils (Global)

12:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK

1:00 PM

Session 3 - Youth and Literature

1:30 PM

Session 4 - Tamil Youth Identity (session to end by 3pm)

6:30 PM

Special Black-tie Community GALA DINNER

*Session starts after a 15mins tea break.

CONFERENCE PROPOSED OUTCOME

• April to be declared as Tamil Month in Aotearoa New Zealand (Culture)
• A framework is developed to standardise Tamil Language Teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand (Language)
• Launch the translation of Te Tiriti O Waitangi into Tamil (Strengthening Tangata Whenua - Tauiwi Relationship)
• Launch Tamil Coin (Community - Sense of Belonging)
• Establish Economy Development strategy for Tamils in New Zealand (Economy wellbeing)

TRANSPORT

AIRPORT to Lower Hutt / Venue / City

You have few options from airport to come into city, venue or Lower Hutt.

Airport Express
Shuttle – Shared taxi service

Airport Transport

Public Transport

There is train and bus options from wellington city which can take you everywhere.
Train – You can get train from wellington CBD to Lower Hutt.
Check here for the timetable

Bus – There is one bus (83) goes from Wellington to Lower hutt.
Check here for the timetable

Public Transport

Help & Useful Information

Immigration – Visitor Visa

Please check the below link to understand the visitor visa process and apply directly with immigration

Visit NZ Immigration

For any immigration help contact Nirmala K Murthy, Licensed Immigration Adviser.

Website
immigrationconsultancies.com
Email
applications@immigrationconsultancies.com
Phone
+64 9369 1681 | +6421 039 1964

Contact Nirmala

Parking

You can use this app to find and pay for your car park.

Pay My Park App

Snapper Card

This card can be used in public transport, both train and bus to get 25% discount on the fare. For more details on how to use check the website

Snapper Card

Food Options

Fresh, diverse and delicious, Kiwis love their food. Since NZ is a tourist country, you will find all options of cuisine here.

From the conference venue there is big shopping mall called Queensgate in 5mins walk, which has few restaurant and food court options: -

Nando's, Spice Traders, Little Manila, Shalimar Kebabs, Shamiana, Subway, Coffee Shop, Donut King.

Address - Cnr Queens Drive and, Bunny Street, Hutt Central, Wellington 5011.

Directions

Contact Us

Send Us A Message

Conference Venue

30c Laings Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010
president@ants.org.nz secretary@ants.org.nz
+6421 196 1967

ANTS Members