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n a t i o n a l f r e s h w a t e r

A national dialogue on the sustainable management of New Zealand’s freshwater resources

Expert insights from:

Horizons Regional Council • Environment Canterbury • NIWA

Greater Wellington Regional Council • Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

Waikato Regional Council • Buddle Findlay

Featuring Kea International Keynote Speaker

Delwyn Moller, Systems Engineer,

Remote Sensing Solutions, California

Presentations on:

• The importance of monitoring surface water inventory

• 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 NZ

14-15 FEBRUARY 2018 | TE WHAREWAKA TAPERE, WELLINGTON

C O N F E R E N C E

THE NATIONAL FRESHWATER CONFERENCE THIS FEBRUARY 2018 WILL:

Give stakeholders in the water environment the opportunity to learn about the current developments in the New Zealand freshwater scene and the regulatory and legal landscapes

Facilitate discussions around the central theme of the sustainable management of our waterways for the long-term benefit of all users

Provide a forum where stakeholders and those who work in and around the freshwater scene can network and learn from one another

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14 FEBRUARY 2018

8.30 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair

David Allen, Partner, Buddle Findlay

POLICY REFORM AND LEGISLATION

9.10 Ministerial Address

9.30 An examination of NZ’s freshwater management reform and strategic future direction

• Highlighting the latest reforms and discussing the

effect on the NPS-FM guidelines

• An examination of the terms “swimmable” and

“wadable” and exactly what levels of pollutants are

acceptable standards for New Zealand’s waterways

• Establishing a water management system in which

water is effectively allocated and efficiently used

• Understanding the requirement for consensus,

compromise and leadership for effective management

10.10 Examining the latest freshwater legislative and case law developments

• Looking into the latest amendments to the Resource Management Act and how they affect freshwater

• Understanding the latest relevant case law developments

• Highlighting potential issues the law fails to addressDavid Allen, Partner, Buddle Findlay

10.50 MORNING BREAK

11.20 Panel discussion - the direction of New Zealand’s freshwater management policies

• Discussing the latest reforms that are impacting New Zealand’s freshwater management

• How do we deal with the problems of nitrate, phosphorous and sediment pollutants?

• Is there a ‘best’ pollutant level to aim for in regard to healthy rivers?

• What are the major challenges and what further changes are required?

Nic Peet, Group Manager Strategy and Regulation, Horizons Regional CouncilMike Joy, Senior Lecturer Ecology and Environmental Science, Massey University

Dr. Delwyn K. Moller received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst after completing the M.E degree (Distinction) and the B.E. degree (Honours) at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. After her Ph.D. she joined NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) where she worked on radar technology, primarily with a focus toward Earth science. Both at JPL and in her current position at RSS, she has developed innovative state-of-the-art remote sensing systems for measuring critical aspects of the Earth’s surface to support science research and applied sciences with applications ranging from mapping ocean currents, ice-surface topography, surface water hydrology, snow depth mapping and soil moisture retrieval. She has won multiple JPL and NASA awards including being a co-recipient on the prestigious NASA Space Act award for a planetary landing radar design.

MEET YOUR INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE DR. DELWYN MOLLERPrincipal Systems Engineer, Remote Sensing Solutions, California

12.10 Table talks - Freshwater management in New Zealand

Delegates will be invited to discuss important issues around freshwater management in New Zealand TOPIC ONE: What are the latest challenges you are facing in regard to implementing the NPS-FM guidelines?TOPIC TWO: Discuss possible solutions for communities/stakeholders to mitigate the effects of contaminants in the water supply

12.30 LUNCH BREAK

PRIORITISING ALLOCATION OF WATER RESOURCES FOR FUTURE USE

1.30 Case study - the Canterbury multi-zone approach to water management

Canterbury has a different approach to the implementation of their NPS-FM guidelines with a zone plan approach for water allocation and water quality.• Understanding the unique demands for water

in Canterbury• How to manage collaboration and strategy with

the wide range of stakeholders involvedRepresentative from Environment Canterbury

2.10 Prioritising NZ’s freshwater allocation

The growth of urban centres, environmental concerns and the protection of water for cultural and social purposes makes water prioritisation an issue of hot debate. Our panel from different sectors will discuss the issues, challenges and possible solutions to ensure sustainable management of our water resources.• Discussing the issues with the current water

allocation and consent system• Understanding the unique demands and challenges

faced by all sectors• Looking into solutions for improving and reducing

degradation of our freshwater resources

3.00 Table talks - Sustainably prioritising New Zealand’s freshwater allocation

Delegates are invited to discuss their perspectives on the sustainable management of NZ’s freshwater allocation system and then report back to the group.

3.10 AFTERNOON BREAK

3.40 AMāoriapproachtofreshwatermanagement

• Understanding the Māori perspective on freshwater issues and discussing the concept of kaitiakitanga

• Discussing the mechanisms, frameworks and formulas for Māori participation in protecting such a critical resource

• Focusing on ways to form and maintain successful collaborative partnerships for all stakeholders involved

Hayden Turoa, Executive Advisor to Iwi, Government and Business

4.20 Encouraging sustainability through science

Policy makers need to be aware of the science which can measure what they are trying to achieve. A sound understanding of contaminant sources, their flow pathways and potential attenuation strategies have the potential to transform the impact we have on our freshwater. This session will focus on: • Identifying the three key contaminants that have

been recognised as indicators of water quality• Recognising New Zealand’s diverse environment

and potential benefits of a catchment by catchment approach

• How to use emerging science and technology for targeted and effective water quality management measures

Dr Ranvir Singh, Senior Lecturer Hydrology and Soil Science, Massey University

5.00 Summary remarks from the Chair and Networking Drinks

15 FEBRUARY 2018

9.00 Welcome back from the Chair

David Allen, Partner, Buddle Findlay

ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMERCIAL IMPACTS

9.10 International keynote - The importance of monitoring surface water inventory

With freshwater reserves declining and sea levels rising it is critically important to our future to be able to model and manage the changes• The importance of monitoring global sea levels and

our planet’s freshwater reserves• Where is the freshwater, where is it going, and how

is it changing on a seasonal and annual basis?• How can remote-sensing help our knowledge of

the water-cycle?Dr. Delwyn Moller, Systems Engineer, Remote Sensing Solutions, California

9.50 Panel discussion - Evaluating the options of charging for commercial users of water

• What are the options for charging commercial users for their water consumption?

• What are the most constructive ways to use the revenue and how will it be enforced?

• Does paying for commercial use imply water ownership rights to the revenue gatherers - and what about Iwi interests?

Blair Keenan, Principal Economist, Waikato Regional CouncilKevin Counsell, Senior Consultant, NERA

10.40 MORNING BREAK

11.10 Theeffectsofintensivefarmingandurbanisation on freshwater

• Discussing whether land can continue to be intensified to meet economic goals while managing environmental effects

• Discussing trends in parameters of water quality such as nitrogen, phosphorous and ammonia and outcomes for periphyton growth

• Can science help to provide the solutions to address the problem?

Jon Roygard, Freshwater and Science Manager, Horizons Regional CouncilNic Peet, Group Manager Strategy and Regulation, Horizons Regional Council

11.40 Analysingefficientwaterstorageinfrastructure

• Understanding the NPS-FM and how it impacts water storage in Wellington

• Looking into the effects of climate change on water storage

Michael Bassett-Foss, Project Director, Wairarapa Water Use Project, Greater Wellington Regional Council

INVESTIGATING AQUIFERS AND FISH PASSAGE MANAGEMENT

12.10 Investigating the Waiwhetu Aquifer - Wellington’sworldfirst

• Looking into the world first operation to drill for freshwater in the Wellington Harbour

• Examining the potential the aquifer has as an alternative water source for the Wellington region

• Explaining the challenges to check for reliability and preserve the integrity of the aquifer from salt water intrusion

12.40 LUNCH BREAK

1.40 Case Study -The Hinds/Hekeao managed aquifer recharge pilot project

A pilot project evaluating the use of purposeful recharge to help replenish declining groundwater levels, restore baseflows in coastal spring-fed streams (drains), and improve water quality of the underlying shallow aquifer and groundwater dependent ecosystems.• Looking into the collaboration between regional and

local councils, DHB, and environmental advocacy groups to sustainably manage groundwater quality and quantity for the Ashburton community

• Targeting high nitrate levels, and stabilising and restoring overallocated groundwater storage to restore baseflows to streams and rivers

• Explaining what the data shows and the results thus far, and the community plan to develop a catchment-wide groundwater replenishment scheme

Bob Bower, Principal Hydrologist/NZ Regional Manager, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

2.10 Theimportanceoffishpassagemanagement in New Zealand

• Understanding how fish passage provides connectivity between all habitats necessary to complete freshwater fish and other instream life cycles

• Recognising the need for a national set of guidelines relevant and practical for all stakeholders

• How simple changes to practice can help to preserve our freshwater fish species

Paul Franklin, Freshwater Ecologist, NIWA

2.40 Public health implications of declining freshwater quality in New Zealand

• Microbiological threats from contaminated freshwater in New Zealand

• Health consequences of the intensification of dairying on freshwater supplies

• Risk of drinking water outbreaks at a national levelDr Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington

3.05 AFTERNOON BREAK

3.30 Update on the Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water

• What caused the gastroenteritis outbreak in August 2016 in Havelock North

• What did the Government Inquiry identify as having gone wrong? What did the Panel say needed to change to protect public health and avoid serious outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated drinking water going forward?

• What systemic changes has the Government Inquiry recommended? How do we work this into a consenting framework?

Nicola Ridder, Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay

4.00 A future perspective on water management

• The importance of encouraging collaboration to manage New Zealand’s freshwater

• Understanding the importance of the science and challenges involved

• Advocating for a consistent national monitoring system to construct effective remedial solutions

Representative from Waikato Regional Council

4.30 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference

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Frameworks for local council managing Iwi engagement in freshwater managementThe latest amendments in the Resource Management Act require Iwi participation in the decision-making process in regard to natural resources such as freshwater. With these new provisions, councils must be aware of their new obligations for Māori engagement and have an understanding of Tikanga (the Māori way of doing things), while exploring the best practices to include Iwi into the overall decision-making process. In this workshop you will learn:

• How protecting and harnessing natural resources is a core aspect of kaupapa and tikanga Māori

• Understanding the Māori concept of kaitiakitanga and why there is an obligation for all to take due care of the rights, interests and responsibilities we share collectively in water

• Understanding cultural differences and settlement issues relevant to Māori

• How to structure meetings and business dealings with Māori parties in a way that integrates Tikanga

• Practical frameworks and strategies for engaging with Māori groups

• How to acknowledge and respect cultural diversity

• Learning to balance the expectations of multiple Māori entities

• Learn to develop your negotiation skills in a way that is respectful of Tikanga

• Look at how collaborative planning can be managed by balancing the voices of all involved stakeholders

Hayden Turoa, Executive Advisor to Iwi, Government and Business

Hayden Turoa is an uri of Ngati Patutokotoko, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa. He has worked in a number of roles to provide advice for local and central government regarding Iwi engagement. In the last three years he has helped design and establish Te Mana o te Awa program for Nga Tangata Tiaki o Whanganui.

Hayden has recently been engaged as the Executive Officer for Te Runanga o Raukawa and is also running his own company. Hayden was the Executive Producer of an online web-series and is currently designing an augmented reality app which explores new mediums to tell local indigenous stories.

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