REUNION 2022 – UPDATE
Dear Fellow Shipmates
Further to Gary’s email re the postponement of our Reunion, we have been in discussion with our Reunion providers and provide the following for your information:
1. Novotel New Plymouth have confirmed that they are able to host our Reunion on 8-10 April 2022. Put the dates in your diary.
2. Our very generous Reunion sponsors of TransPacific Timbers (Murray Kingham), ARE(NZ) (Ian Napier), Mitre10 Whakatane/Opotiki (Wayne Fowler) and the Birkenhead RSA have agreed to continue their support for our Reunion 2022. Many thanks to you all.
3. NOVOTEL New Plymouth
IMPORTANT As you booked your own accommodation with Novotel, you must call them to cancel your 2021 booking. Your Reunion Committee is unable to do this on your behalf. If you do not cancel your booking, the Novotel will assume you still require your room and a ‘no show’ may incur a fee.
4. Whangamomona Visit/Stanleigh Gardens/Reunion Golf
Have all been rebooked and are looking forward to hosting our visit on the 9 April 2022.
Those who have paid their Reunion registration and events have a choice of either leaving your payment with the Association until 2022 or requesting a refund. Please advise the Treasurer either way. Those who would like a refund should email our Association Treasurer, Dearne Berry, on treasurer@rnzncomms.org with your Name, Service Number and account details or you can telephone her on 021 377 913 to discuss.
Booking Novotel for 2022
At the time of you cancelling your 2021 booking, Novotel is very happy for you to rebook for 2022. The room reservation Promo Code “RNZN” is up and running. It is not case sensitive so you don’t have to worry too much whether it’s entered in upper-case or lower-case letters.
The Promo Code is for bookings made next year between the dates of 6th April and 11th April 2022. The Novotel has added extra dates on either side in case people want to stay a few more nights. These bookings can be made directly on their website link – https://novotelnewplymouth.com/
Once you enter the dates that you require click “Book”, it will show up with an option to enter a promo code on the right. Once you enter the code and click “Apply”, a special RNZN rate code will appear. If all this sounds a bit confusing, just give Novotel a call on 0800 462 766 and make your booking over the phone. Don’t forget to quote the Promo Code ”RNZN’. The Booking system is now open for you to make your 2022 booking.
Over the next few weeks as we develop the Reunion 2022 programme, we will ensure you are kept informed by email and through the Association’s blog.
In conclusion, thank you for your patience and understanding around the Reunion postponement. It was certainly not planned or wanted however the health and safety of our membership was always paramount in our Reunion decision-making process.
Yours Aye
Rod Berry
On behalf of the Reunion Committee
022 377 9763