National Freshwater Conference - 14 & 15 February 2018 | Wellington
This event will focus on the national dialogue of one of the hottest election topics – the management of New Zealand’s most precious resource, freshwater.
Key presentations include sessions on:
- An examination of New Zealand's freshwater management reform and strategic future direction
- The effects of intensive farming and urbanisation on freshwater
- Understanding a Māori approach to freshwater management
- The Hinds/Hekeao managed aquifer recharge pilot project
- The Havelock North water contamination inquiry
- The importance of fish passage management in New Zealand
Expert insights from:
Horizons Regional Council | Environment Canterbury | NIWA | Greater Wellington Regional Council | Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec | Waikato Regional Council | Buddle Findlay | Massey University | University of Otago | NERA
PLUS: Separately bookable workshop on 16 February:
Frameworks for local council managing Iwi engagement in freshwater management. Facilitator: Hayden Turoa, Executive Advisor to Iwi, Government and Business.
NZ Ecological Society Members are entitled to a 15% discount. To qualify, enter the promotional code MPJSY3 while booking online at www.conferenz.co.nz/freshwater
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OCEANIA ECOSYSTEM SERVICES FORUM 2017
27 - 31 March, 2017 | Novotel Brisbane, Australia
Calling ALL ecosystem services researchers, practitioners, decision makers and knowledge holders.
Share your knowledge in natural, built and agricultural ecosystems, in terrestrial, aquatic, coastal and marine environments.
See https://oceaniaesforum.com/ for more details.
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DUNE RESTORATION TRUST OF NEW ZEALAND CONFERENCE
22 - 26 March, 2017 | Christchurch
The theme of our 2017 conference is Diverse coastal environments in a time of change and will be held in and around Christchurch.
See this website for more details.