Message from the
conference chair
It is ten years since the
inaugural Real Estate Educators Conference (the forerunner to the
present Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES) was organised,
which was held at Lincoln University. I am delighted to welcome
the conference back to Christchurch in what will be the 8th annual
conference of PRRES. This is a unique opportunity to attend an
informative and stimulating conference in "The Garden City of
the World" during the best of its summer season.
The conference
This conference provides
a major international forum for the presentation and discussion of
the latest property related research. The conference provides a
supportive environment for both academics and graduate students in
a range of parallel sessions.
The venue
Christchurch is the
largest city in the South Island. With a population of just over
300,000 it provides many wonderful attractions without being too
big to get around. Served by a modern international airport,
Christchurch gives visitors the best of what New Zealand has to
offer. In a comparatively unspoilt corner of the world, residents
and visitors enjoy wilderness adventure and sophisticated urban
living in perfect balance. January is summer time in Christchurch
with average daytime temperatures of 22°C. The annual
International Busking Festival provides first-class, free street
theatre for two weeks from 18th January making Christchurch an
excellent holiday choice for all the family. The conference will
be hosted in a modern central city hotel, Hotel Grand Chancellor
within easy access of a full range of local attractions. The
conference dinner will be held at The International Antarctic
Centre. Christchurch is the world's aerial gateway to the
Antarctic and the evening will include an opportunity to view the
interactive displays on show.
Ced Croft
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