Peter Chin, Mayor of Dunedin City

"With a warm Southern welcome I invite you to our beautiful city of Dunedin, heritage and wildlife capital of New Zealand – and home to the outstanding Otago Museum.

"Dunedin people place great value on science, research, learning and education. Our historic University is one of New Zealand’s finest. Dunedin is, in essence, a University city, uniting fine minds from all over New Zealand and the world ..." Read more...

Margaret Collins, Chairperson of the Otago Museum Trust Board

"What a great pleasure it is for me to be able to welcome you to Otago – and to the Otago Museum.

We are thrilled to be hosting you for such a major and important gathering of people who have much of value to share with each other. I know that the members of our great team at the Otago Museum are very much looking forward to making sure your visit to Otago is not only professionally productive – but also enjoyable. Our Museum is home to many very special collection items and experiences, and I expect you will especially enjoy taking time out amongst the butterflies and other creatures in our delightful Tropical Forest ..." Read more...

Shimrath Paul, Chief Executive, Otago Museum

"I am very pleased and proud to welcome ASPAC delegates to the ASPAC 2010 conference at the Otago Museum, here in Dunedin, New Zealand.

"The Otago Museum was born as a science museum. Dating back to the 1860s, it grew from a geological collection to a natural history museum. The University of Otago and the Museum were intertwined for many years ..." Read more...

"We have much to learn from each other. I am delighted that the team at the Otago Museum has recognised the importance of the skills and information we each hold about making science centres successful and has structured a programme which maximises our ability to share with each other. I am particularly excited by the introduction of forums which encourage many speakers from many centres to speak about their own experiences ..." Read more...