General Information
Travel
Visa Information
It is mandatory for all visitors to New Zealand to obtain an electronic Travel Authority (eTA). Visit NZeTA Immigration for more information and to complete the online application form.
Australian citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand but must have a valid passport and complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online or via the app before arrival.
All visitors to New Zealand must have a passport which is valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay in New Zealand.
Participants from countries who do not have a visa waiver arrangement with New Zealand will need to apply for a visa before they travel to New Zealand. Here is the list of visa waiver countries.
If you need an invitation letter to apply for your visa, once you have registered and paid, please email blood@theconferencecompany.com to request this.
All participants are responsible for arranging the appropriate VISA arrangements and costs, appropriate to their held passport and regional embassy. Blood takes no responsibility for the application process or outcomes of an individual’s application.
Transit visa for Australia
If you need to travel through Australia to get to New Zealand you may need a transit visa. Some countries are eligible to transit through Australia without a transit visa. Please check here.
Booking your Travel to Auckland
Auckland Airport is serviced by several international airlines. When travelling internationally by plane, you must also complete a traveller declaration, and receive a Traveller Pass, before travelling. This includes New Zealand citizens and residents, children and infants.
For domestic travellers, there are also intercity coaches which will arrive to the center of the city.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be available to book via the registration form. If you need to change your reservation, please advise The Conference Company rather than the hotel direct: email blood@theconferencecompany.com.
Insurance
It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover the duration of your visit.
On your arrival at Auckland airport
All arriving international passengers undergo biosecurity checks upon landing in New Zealand. All food, plant, and animal materials must be declared on your New Zealand Traveller Declaration.
More information about New Zealand’s biosecurity requirements is available on the Biosecurity New Zealand website.
Transport from the Auckland airport
The airport is only 40 minutes from the central business district. A number of bus, shuttle, taxi and rideshare services operate from the terminal forecourts.
SkyDrive Bus
SkyDrive (operated by Ritchies Transport) offers an express shuttle service between Auckland Airport and SkyCity in Central Auckland.
The first bus leaves the SkyCity bus terminal on Hobson Street at 5.00am, direct to the airport. Buses run every 30 minutes with the last bus from the domestic terminal at 10.30pm. Buses leave from bus stop A at the domestic terminal. Tickets may be purchased directly from the bus driver (card payment only), or via the SkyDrive website at skydrive.co.nz.
Taxis and Shuttles
Auckland Airport licenses specific taxi and shuttle companies to ensure airport visitors and travellers receive a high standard of service.
Taxi and shuttle ranks are located outside the arrivals area (door 8) at the international terminal and outside door 4 at the domestic terminal. You can pre-book with one of the companies listed below or just turn up at the terminal ranks – taxis and shuttles are always available.
Recommended Taxi Companies:
Alert Taxis - From $65
Auckland Co-op - From $68
Auckland Taxi Service From - $69
Cheap Cabs - From $50
Corporate Cabs - From $75
A one-way shared taxi shuttle from Auckland Airport to the Central Business District, is $30 for one passenger and an additional $10 per extra passengers in the same group.
For specific fare pricing, contact the taxi and shuttle companies directly here.
isite New Zealand
isite is New Zealand’s official visitor information network with over 60 isite locations found throughout New Zealand. Speak to a travel expert at your nearest i-SITE for local knowledge, itinerary planning, and travel, transport, and activity bookings throughout New Zealand.
Conference Information
Disclosure of information
If you do not wish your details to be provided to sponsors or other delegates, please select the appropriate option on the registration form.
Dress
Dress for all scientific sessions and social functions is business casual.
Name Badges
Name badges will be given to all delegates on registration, we ask that you wear your badge at all times, including social functions.
Special Requirements
Every effort will be made to ensure delegates with special needs are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance or catering please give details on your registration form.
Childcare
Blood 2026 is an adult-focused event. While children are welcome in public areas of the conference center, they are not permitted within the exhibition space. For those attending with children, the safety and supervision of minors remain the sole responsibility of the accompanying adult, and Blood accepts no liability in this regard. Attendees will have an opportunity during registration to indicate if they require assistance with childcare, and we will provide further information.