If there is anything else you would like to run then we would love to hear from you.
We are always open to suggestions and new ideas. This con is for you so get into it.
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Amateur Rocketry
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Have you ever wanted to launch a rocket? What a buzz!
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Anime
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We have two Animé sessions by Jessica and Samantha, both multi media presentations not to be missed.
The first is 'Living in an Animé World'.
The second is "The Boys, the Girls, and the... um." which is a PG13 production!
Read more...
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Auctions
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There are two auctions this year - the FFANZ Auction and the
Charity Auction.
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Audio stream
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This Pointless Thing Called Life,
an audionovel
written and performed entirely by electronic
lifeforms.
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Award Ceremony
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"I want to thank the academy and my producer and my director and my mother and
father and all the little people who made it possible". The winners of the annual Sir Julius Vogel
awards will be announced.
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Babes and hunks of Science Fiction
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In this totally 'not politically correct' event, you get the chance to vote
(or shout, catcall and/or whistle) for your fave babe or hunk.
Look at the pictures and nominate your favourite.
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Banquet
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Oh yes there will be food. You do have to buy a ticket.
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BodyFX
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Nicole from BodyFX is back from doing her European thing and will be
giving us a demonstration of her special effects in body painting. Read more, see the pictures...
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Books that should be Films
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A panel discussion with Gay Haldeman, and Yvonne Harrison
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Business Session pt 1 - Presenting the National Organisation
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At OdysseyCon, a mandate was given to Norman to set up a national body to administer the
convention process. The debate has been going on ever since. Here is your chance to see
what the results have been and present your considered opinion or expose your prejudices
before voting.
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Business Session pt 2 - Running the National Awards
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As part of the debate on the National Organisation, is the decision on the shape of the
national awards. Again, hear the results of the debates and express your opinions.
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Business Session pt 3 - Ratification of the National Body
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This is the hard work session. We attempt to ratify the outcomes of the National Organisation debate.
Here is where we vote, plan and assign the responsibilities. A warning in advance: This is a waffle free zone.
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Business Session pt 4 - 2004 Con vote
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After all the momentous bits of the other business sessions, this will be more familiar
to regular con goers. This is where Voting on the 2004 bids and any other bits of administrivia which
may arise are dealt with.
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Building a wind machine
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No, it doesn't have to be a windmill. Just something that has some part
that the wind will effect - a castle with some flags would be fine. Come
and look at the junk we have collected and see what you could build with
it. A team event.
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Cherry Wilder Celebration
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On the 14th March 2002, Cherry Wilder died. At the con we will be having a
celebration of her life and work. Our thanks to Lyn McConchie for
coordinating this.
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Closing Ceremony
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Where we get to say goodbye and give out prizes!
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Clubs Presentations
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Have you enjoyed the fan experience at this convention? Why not continue it all
year at one of the clubs. Hear what they have to say.
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Craig Mabon
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Comics! Boy does Craig know a lot about them! And what's more he is fascinating
when he
talks about them. If you do not know what the source of the interest in this medium is,
then come listen to Craig - you may just get an insight.
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Cult TV
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Jenny Hammond delves into the depths of the depths of TV.
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Dealer's Room
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The Dealer's Room is on the ground floor at the West Plaza. Here we have
arranged some dealers, and we will be organising guest readings and
signings. Yet another 'place to be' at the con.
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Dining in Wellington
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Laurie Fleming takes you on a virtual tour of all the best dining spots
within walking distance of the con venue.
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Dymocks Cocktail Party
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This is becoming a regular Wellington con event, and very welcome it is
too. We walk a short way to Dymocks store where we join some of the
public, and are royally entertained by Dymocks champagne, orange juice and
nibblies, while some of our guests make short talks and are available for
signings of their books. Spot prizes are offered which on their own make this event worth the
short walk.
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Fantique Roadshow
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We collect some experts, you raid your attic, basement or toy cupboard for
those gems you forgot you had. Put the two together, and we may have
gold!
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Filking
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This year we have in addition to the impromptu late night filking
- Filking 101 with Brian Howell
- Filking with Joe Haldeman our international writing guest of honour
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Floating Market
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Do you have stuff to sell but not enough to take a dealers stall? Bring it along
here to the market. Looking for a bargain? Come and have a look.
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Lost gems of SF literature
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Matt from Artie Bees leads us in this discussion.
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Furry Fans Chocolate
Sampling and Get Together Session
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All you furry members and your special human friends should come along
and introduce yourselves to each other in this informal chocolate and get
together session.
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Gaming
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A Settlers tournament.
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Golden Yesterdays of Conventions
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With the warm glow of time, join our panelists looking back at those
memorable moments, when guests were real guests, panels were real
panels, and we were all that little bit younger. The bar will be
open!
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Guest of Honour Speeches
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All our Guests of Honour will have a spot where they will entertain and amaze you!
- Joe Haldeman
- Gay Haldeman runs Tag Wrestling
- Dan Hennah goes behind the scenes of Lord of the Rings set design
and building
- Lucy Sussex
- Charles Brown is interviewed by Gay Haldeman and reveals all...
- Alan Robson gives us 'The natural History of the Triffid'
- Yvonne Harrison
- Renaldo the party sheep in a multi media extravaganza - 'True Toy
Stories'
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Guest of Honour Readings and Signings
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These will be held in the Dealer's room, which we have kept only half full
of Dealers
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Late Night Filking
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Drop in and sing along in this informal filk session.
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Lord of the Rings
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We are running a number of Lord of the Rings items during the con
- Dan Hennah's Guest of Honour Speech
- Norman Cates - 'Elf Ears and Hobbit Feet'
- A panel - 'The stories we can tell' with Dan and Norman
- Lord of the Rings Fan Fiction with Geraldine and Elaine with readings from
some surprise guests.
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Masquerade
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Costumes parade. Come and see the costumes, or better yet make one and participate.
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Meekest Link, The
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Lorraine Williams has organised this revenge to end all game shows. With
Richard Manx as the front man, and huge prizes to be won, anything could
happen. An exciting way to start the convention!
Read more...
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Mystery Science Theatre 3000
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Jamas Enright enthralls and astounds us.
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Opening Ceremony
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Where we get to say hello and you get to know us.
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Pajama Party
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We are determined to finish it this time! Featuring
- Taste testing - can you tell the real thing?
- Babes and Hunks of SF - vote for your fave
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Quiz - The Broderick Wells Multi Media Quiz
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Yes there will be a quiz - start swotting up now. This year Stephen Litten
will be hosting it, and the bar will be open!
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Registration
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You must be registered to attend this convention. The registration desk will
be set up in the concourse outside the main convention rooms.
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Scratch Costuming
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Don't have a costume for the masquerade - why not make one from whatever
you can find lying about.
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Soap Box
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Here's where you get your couple of minutes of fame. Let us know what you really
think. The bar will be open!
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Spaceflight Association
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The International Space Station is becoming a reality.
Hear and see the latest developments
at this slide presentation
from David Maclennan of the Spaceflight Association.
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Tag Wrestling
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Gay Haldeman will be running this competitive team story telling game. Huge fun
to participate in or watch.
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United States fandom
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We are collecting together some of the Americans we find at the con,
putting them in one room at the same time, so we can ask them about what
really happens at United States cons. Sure to be revealing and
entertaining.
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Writing Stream
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Items requested and organised by writers
- 'Where do you get your Ideas' - Joe Haldeman
- 'Licorice Allsorts' - Lucy Sussex
- 'Self Editing your Manuscript' - Lesley Marshall
- 'Getting Published' - Dale Elvy
- 'Writing Fan Fiction' - Yvonne Harrison
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Writers Workshop
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Lucy Sussex and Stephen Dedman are both running these master class. Places are now closed.
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Your First Con?
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Conventions 101. Not sure what this convention thing is all about? The
Con Artistes tell you what to expect.
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