New zealand in 2020

New Zealand in 2020
New Zealand in 2020 is the bid for the 78th [|WorldCon] to be held in [|New Zealand] ([|Aotearoa]). The website can be found at New Zealand in 2020 Announced at the 30th New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention Au Contraire the bidding Committee is Chaired by well know New Zealand fan Norman Cates with the committee comprising Norman Cates, Kevin Maclean, Maree Pavletich, Lynelle Howell, Malcolm Fletcher, Louise McCully, Struan Judd, Daphne Lawless, Andrew Ivamy, James Shields and René Walling

Venue
While it is still 8 years before the bid occurs, [|Auckland], [|Wellington] & [|Rotorua] have been mentioned as possible venue cities

Convention Highlights
Among the convention highlights will be the awarding of the [|Hugo Awards] Masquerade and Kafletiches where fans can meet with Authors on a more intimate level.


 * New Zealand in 2020 was in attendance at AussieCon 4 and have 250+ pre-supporting memberships for their bid.