NZ MEGA 2012 - an update

[Moneydork]

Due to the ongoing nature of the Christchurch earthquakes and the significant risk of further aftershocks, the committee of the New Zealand Recreational GPS Society has decided to move the proposed 2012 NZ MEGA from Christchurch to Dunedin.

GNS Science (the NZ Government's earthquake monitoring agency) currently lists Christchurch as having a 30% probability of having another magnitude 6 or greater earthquake within the coming 12 months. The probability of a 5+ quake is listed as “almost certain”.

Even without this risk, the simple fact is, a lot of the supporting infrastructure is simply no longer available.

We look forward to making more announcements about the 2012 NZ MEGA in Dunedin as we re-organise this event. We are still targeting October 2012. We are also hopeful that we will some day announce the 2016 NZ MEGA in Christchurch, ideally after a North Island MEGA event, some time in between.

[Graeme.N]

It is good news to hear that it is still intended to proceed with the talked of NZ Mega 2012 ... some of us were thinking that with the Christchurch shakes and the involvement in things relating to that by a number of the likely organisers (yourself and Gav included) that NZ Mega 2012 may not proceed - it is exciting to hear that is not the case.

And to re-iterate the offer I think I have previously made, please let me know if there is something you think I may be able to help with.

[Moneydork]

Some dates for planning;
The NZ MEGA is planned for 19th to 22 October 2012. This is New Zealand's Labour weekend (Monday 22nd is a public holiday).
The general location - Dunedin is confirmed, however the specific location (where abouts in Dunedin) is still being finalised.

Cheers,
Moneydork.

[ADV]

Have taking a guess, booked my accommodation in Mosgiel

[Team TWS]

Have taking a guess, booked my accommodation in Mosgiel

[Moneydork]

With the MEGA now just 12 months away, we will be announcing the exact location of the event, launching our web page and making some other announcements about NZ MEGA 2012 in the next few days...

[Iceworm]

great! I'll try to visit NZ again in 2012
We had a lot of fun with the caches in 2010 - and with the wonderful nature there.
Greetings from Germany and good luck!