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#431100 25-Jan-2011 17:00

nate:
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chris021: I've got a golden ticket....

Registered for AKL & WGN. can't do CHCH this year as it conflicts with a pool party :-(

Be sure to take care on your journey to the airport.

Bravo sir, bravo!

Chris, I'm not going to WLG this year so no brown bear taxi from the airport I'm afraid.

Try for one of the free tickets from Air New Zealand Nate!!

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#431147 25-Jan-2011 19:29

whoooo auckland GZPE2011 please

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#431148 25-Jan-2011 19:30

ozki, please follow the links and put your name in the waiting list...

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#431349 26-Jan-2011 12:19

Wow, there's still a lot of tickets left for Wellington and Christchurch, but sold out in Auckland.
Giapo is only available in Auckland.
Coincidence?

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#431469 26-Jan-2011 16:28

dolsen: Wow, there's still a lot of tickets left for Wellington and Christchurch, but sold out in Auckland.

It's because Auckland is the best city in the country.

/me ducks.

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#431470 26-Jan-2011 16:30

nate:
dolsen: Wow, there's still a lot of tickets left for Wellington and Christchurch, but sold out in Auckland.

It's because Auckland is the best city in the country.

/me ducks.

Amen.

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#431472 26-Jan-2011 16:31

I have many theories. The one that holds better is that 75% of our New Zealand readers are based in Auckland.

However this didn't prevent all events selling out in a matter of minutes in previous years. The main difference here is the $10 registration fee we have now... Perhaps, like the old ads vs subscription debate, some people don't see these meetups as worthy, except if free (even with pizza and beer included)...

Which obviously leads me to rethink the whole strategy for upcoming events.

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#431479 26-Jan-2011 16:36

freitasm: The main difference here is the $10 registration fee we have now...

Im pro the $10 fee. will hopefully reduce the number of no shows this year.. But i also quite like the adds as they are usually quite relevant!

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#431480 26-Jan-2011 16:38

The $10 was indeed a way to reduce the no shows. In previous years we booked venues for 60 people and closed registrations at 60 tickets, then having ten or more people not showing up at all.

These people don't realise (or didn't care) that we still had to pay for 60 people even if only 50 showed up.

The idea is that $10 registration fee will make sure we get people interested in the opportunity to meet other users and some interesting people in the ICT industry.

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#431482 26-Jan-2011 16:39

Maybe GZer's like free beer and pizza?

Got my WLG ticket and hopefully I'll get selected for the AKL event as well

. Please BDFL pick me!

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#431483 26-Jan-2011 16:39

Sorry, already got the people contacted for the flights :(

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#431520 26-Jan-2011 18:11

chris021:
freitasm: The main difference here is the $10 registration fee we have now...

Im pro the $10 fee. will hopefully reduce the number of no shows this year.. But i also quite like the adds as they are usually quite relevant!

I agree. I think it will be an effective strategy to ensure that people registering for the event are genuine, and even if it were double the price it would still be exceptional value.

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#431523 26-Jan-2011 18:18

alasta:
chris021:
freitasm: The main difference here is the $10 registration fee we have now...

Im pro the $10 fee. will hopefully reduce the number of no shows this year.. But i also quite like the adds as they are usually quite relevant!

I agree. I think it will be an effective strategy to ensure that people registering for the event are genuine, and even if it were double the price it would still be exceptional value.

Agreed - exceptional value.

Maybe rather than it going on the bar it could go towards more prizes...?

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#431536 26-Jan-2011 19:10

freitasm: The idea is that $10 registration fee will make sure we get people interested in the opportunity to meet other users and some interesting people in the ICT industry.

Less registrations = more pizza and beer = happier nate

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#431543 26-Jan-2011 19:24

$10 for beer and pizza is great value. I think the only part of the concept that needs serious rethinking is the lack of recognition of subscribers. Maybe only $5 for them next time round?

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