Our venue this year is Te Auaha, located at 65 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011. Play By Play will be presented in the Tapere Nui on Level 1. For information on how to get there, please check out Te Auaha’s website.

There are two mobility parking spaces available directly across the road from Te Auaha. Te Auaha has lift access to every floor, which all have an easily accessible toilet.

Certified assistance dogs have the right to access Te Auaha when assisting a disabled person. Please ensure the dog wears the appropriate coat and carries a valid ID card.

Wheelchair accessibility seats can be reserved, please let us know if you would like to request one. The first row of the theatre will also be ‘reserved seating’ for committee members and speakers – however, anyone who has accessibility needs, no matter how small are invited to find a comfy place here.

We have a dedicated Quiet Area – located upstairs on level 4. Attendees are invited to this place whenever they need a break or feel tired or overwhelmed. We ask that you respect others’ needs in this room and keep any noise to a very low register. To find it, follow the signs or ask one of our lovely volunteers.

Stickers for Level of Contact and Level of Confidence—At the registration desk, we will have small, button-sized stickers that you can adhere to your badge to show others your preferred levels or methods of interaction.

Please note that only Tapere Nui, Atea and the Te Auaha gallery are used for the conference – we ask that Play By Play attendees be mindful of the other museum guests.

No food or drinks are to be taken into the hired venue/s – only water is permitted. 

Te Auaha is a non-smoking environment. Smoking is only permitted outside the confines of the building and away from the main entrance doors. All types of electronic smoking devices are also not permitted inside the building. 

Personal travelling items, such as bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc., are not allowed inside the building. Personal items such as coats, bags, umbrellas, etc. can be left inside the hired venue. Any items left behind after closing hours will be removed and stored by the conference team.

There are a range of parking buildings near Te Auaha:

• Wilson Parking – Bond Street
• Wilson Parking – Willis Street
• Taranaki Street Parking

There are also limited on-street carparks available on Dixon Street and Victoria Street.

If an earthquake were to occur, please stay away from windows, find cover and remain until all tremors have finished. Should the alarm go off during an earthquake, please remain under the shelter or in the venue. Follow instructions from any Te Auaha staff or the emergency warden.