The World Expo, to be held in Shanghai, China from May to October 2010, will be the largest in world history. During the six months the expo will be open it is expected to draw in excess of 70 million visitors.  The expo will be held on a 528 hectare site located between the Nanpu and Lupu Bridges along both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai.

The New Zealand Pavilion will be located in one of the prime sites at the expo, close to the host country's pavilion and alongside the enormous theme pavilion. It will be adjacent to the main walkway and will be seen by virtually every visitor to the expo.

Join the New Zealand Education promotions at the Shanghai World Expo!

Education New Zealand is organising a Cocktail Function within the New Zealand Pavilion from 4.30 to 6.30pm on the evening of Tuesday 15th June 2010.  Approximately 30 of New Zealand's Chinese education agents who have been certified as 'New Zealand Specialist Agents' and a range of officials will be at the event.  Minister Joyce has recently confirmed attendance.  Capacity allows for a total of up to 100 guests.

There will be no cost to attend the Cocktail Function; however all costs involved in getting to and staying in Shanghai must be covered independently.  All visitors to the Pavilion will need a valid ticket to enter the Expo park, please see the Ticket section below.  All attendees have received a confirmation email from ENZ and will be checked off the guest list at the door.

The World Expo is not a trade fair and there is no company exhibition space in the New Zealand Pavilion.  Banners, posters, billboards, leaflets or any other promotional items are included on the list of 'Prohibited Items'.  This event is a unique chance for the industry to strengthen relationships by hosting our key education agents and other official contacts in a showcase New Zealand environment.

Please contact Sarah for any further queries

View an online video preview of the New Zealand Pavilion HERE

View a Map of the World Expo, showing the New Zealand Pavilion in Zone B, Pavilion 16 HERE

Download a Map including directions to the New Zealand Pavilion HERE

Download the Shanghai City Guide HERE

Accommodation
ENZ have negotiated an accommodation deal for industry members travelling to the Expo with Sheraton Shanghai Hotels & Residences .  The accommodation rate is RMB 1250 + 15% service charge for standard rooms, depending on room availability.  Please note that accommodation bookings in Shanghai are rapidly becoming difficult, ENZ are unable to guarantee bookings through the Sheraton and recommend bookings are made as early as possible. To obtain the above rate please mention your participation at the ENZ function on 15 June at the New Zealand Pavilion at Shanghai Expo.  The contact details for the Sheraton are as follows:

MONICA YANG, ACCOUNT MANAGER
SHERATON SHANGHAI HOTEL & RESIDENCES, PUDONG
T 86.21.5089.9999 F 86.21.5839.7749
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For the Taxi Driver:
Sheraton Shanghai Hotel & Residences, Pudong in Chinese: 喜来登由由酒店
The hotel address in Chinese: 上海市浦东新区浦建路38号，靠近浦东南路及南浦大桥
To download the Chinese directions to the hotel, click HERE

Visas
A visa for entry into China is required for all travellers on a New Zealand passport who do not hold an APEC Business Travel Card.  The Application Form for an APEC Business Travel Card can be found HERE A single entry Chinese visa costs $140, information about applying for a visa can be found at the Chinese Embassy's website, HERE The visa application form is downloadable HERE

Expo Entrance Tickets
China Travel Service is the exclusive New Zealand Official Ticket Agent for Shanghai World Expo 2010.  Those planning to visit the pavilion for the ENZ Cocktail Function only will require a Standard Day Single Day Admission Ticket which costs NZ$50; 3 and 7 day tickets are also available.  Please purchase your tickets online at the China Travel Service website HERE