Collaborating to create sustainable and efficient freshwater management strategies for the benefit of all New Zealanders

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1 NATIONAL FRESHWATER CONFERENCE February 2019, Te Wharewaka Tapere, Wellington Collaborating to create sustainable and efficient freshwater management strategies for the benefit of all New Zealanders International Keynote DR LUKE MOSLEY LIAN BUTCHER Department of Conservation University of Adelaide, CSIRO RICHARD PARKES Beef + Lamb New Zealand DR KALYAN CHAKRAVARTHY DHI Water & Environment (New Zealand) HAMISH LOWE Lowe Environmental Impact PRESENTATIONS ON: Collaborative cross-sector approaches to freshwater management Freshwater disaster management strategies The importance of scientific data sharing Advances in sustainable and environmentally responsible farming The effect that urbanisation and modern lifestyles have on the freshwater continuum Understanding the Māori approach to freshwater management Changes in the regulatory frameworks and how these will affect stakeholders CONFERENZ.CO.NZ/FRESHWATER

2 The security, sustainability, and quality of freshwater resources will be a leading issue in the coming decades for all of New Zealand. Ensuring that our freshwater resources are sustainably maintained, safely stored and efficiently delivered will be some of the challenges facing our growing population. Join freshwater stakeholders from all sectors of New Zealand in a dialogue focusing on knowledge sharing and collaboration that will shape the future of the freshwater management scene. KEY TOPICS: How and where rural and urban sectors of the freshwater continuum affect each other Case studies on freshwater collaboration between different sectors Freshwater disaster management Successful collaboration strategies Emerging and key tech developments INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: DR LUKE MOSLEY Senior Research Fellow, University of Adelaide & Visiting Scientist, CSIRO From Dr Luke Mosley was a Principal Scientist (Water Quality) at the Environment Protection Authority in South Australia, where he focused on assessing and managing water quality risks on the River Murray. Luke provided critical input to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to address basinwide water over-allocation and water quality issues. In 2011 Luke was awarded the South Australian Premier s Award for this work. He now leads a biogeochemical research group at the University of Adelaide that has advanced understanding of climate change effects on soil and water.

3 DAY ONE 8.30 Registration and coffee 9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair David Allen, Partner - Environmental Management, Buddle Findlay LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND COLLABORATION 9.10 Ministerial Address Minister under invitation 9.30 International Keynote: Solving complex environmental challenges Lessons from the Murray-Darling Basin The issues of ensuring freshwater quality, supply and security are shared by many countries around the world. Having indertaken extensive research into the causes and potential solutions to the Murray-Darling Basin situation, Dr Mosley gives insights into his freshwater research to help inform New Zealand s freshwater management strategies. A look into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and the complex water management challenges The importance of working cooperatively with different stakeholders and groups for collaboration and knowledge sharing Understanding how trends in other countries and global weather systems can affect a country s freshwater resources Dr Luke Mosley, Senior Research Fellow, University of Adelaide & visiting scientist, CSIRO Kaitiakitanga A Māori approach to freshwater management Kaitiakitanga is an important concept within Māori and New Zealand thought. It is a way of managing the environment in a sustainable manner based on the Māori world view. Discussing the concept of kaitiakitanga and why it is important What are the mechanisms and frameworks for Māori participation in managing and protecting New Zealand s freshwater resources How can strong collaborative and successful partnerships be formed that are beneficial for all stakeholders involved Morning Break Current developments in freshwater legislation and how these will affect all stakeholders A candid examination of the important developments surrounding freshwater regulation and legislation, with a look at NPS- FM, the relevant NES that deal with freshwater management, and other RMA regulatory changes. Exploring the effects that current developments have had on existing management strategies Acknowledging the successes of the new regulations and highlighting potential challenges in implementation Drawing attention to potential issues that current legislation fails to cover Ezekiel Hudspith, Senior Associate, Kensington Swan Freshwater security for future generations the conundrum facing wastewater discharges to surface water and land Over 75% of New Zealand s municipal wastewater discharges are to waterways, yet regional policies promote discharge to land as a priority. The complexity and practicality of land application of municipal wastewater is challenging despite desires of most New Zealanders to see no surface water discharges. Balancing cultural preferences for land and water application What to do when policies suggest an approach that is at odds with the best practice outcomes How is this affecting New Zealand s freshwater supply and security? Who pays the costs when the local community cannot afford proper treatment measures? Mr Hamish Lowe, Director, Lowe Environmental Impact RURAL FRESHWATER AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Investigating freshwater sustainability within an ecologically sound framework Collaboration intends to create an outcome that is mutually acceptable, but the process can result in ecological health being an afterthought. What is required under current freshwater regulations and what changes are needed to ensure ecosystem is achievable? How do national regulations effect regional and community limit setting? What are the challenges we face with climate change? How can ecological health help ensure security of supply in the face of climate change? Annabeth Cohen, Freshwater Conservation Advocate, Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Lunch Break 1.40 Case Study - Farmers leading the way with environmentally sound practices Richard explores cases where farms within a catchment are going beyond what is required to ensure that they don t have a negative impact on the freshwater continuum. Transforming the sector and encouraging collaboration Lessons learnt and how freshwater management strategies were adjusted What is the future direction of farming and what is already in the planning? Richard Parkes, Environment Capability Manager North Island, Beef + Lamb New Zealand 2.20 Case Study LAWA s nationwide freshwater data hub Until recently, the majority of New Zealand s environmental scientific and research data was not shared in a nationally consistent and transparent manner. LAWA (Land, Air, Water, Aotearoa) was launched in 2014 to address these issues, and has since worked hard to provide a credible, one stop location for the latest data and information on New Zealand s environmental resources. Michael Kelly, Principal Designer, Open Lab Massey University

4 3.00 Afternoon Break 3.20 Emerging technologies and strategies for efficient freshwater management Utilising science to safely and effectively clean up water ways Technology helping the agriculture sector to make better use of their freshwater resources Using science to positively influence and preempt future freshwater supply issues Representative from NIWA 4.00 Table talks Rural freshwater management in New Zealand Delegates are invited to discuss amongst themselves important issues around New Zealand s rural freshwater situation. TOPIC ONE: What do you see as being the most pressing challenges facing rural New Zealand? What could be done to help mitigate the effects of these on the wider freshwater continuum? TOPIC TWO: Discuss possible ways in which a practical and workable balance can be reached between the agricultural and environmental sectors to ensure our waterways are maintained to a high standard 4.20 Closing address: Freshwater Getting better one step at a time Guy shares how New Zealand s freshwater continuum was the source of great concern and much finger pointing. In recent years, New Zealanders from all sectors and parts of New Zealand have worked together to improve the quality of the supply and the cleanliness of many waterways for the benefit of both business and recreational users. Case studies and what can we learn from them? The importance of national dialogue in helping bring about this change Guy Salmon, Executive Director, Ecologic Foundation 5.00 Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks DAY TWO 9.00 Welcome back from the Chair David Allen, Partner - Environmental Management, Buddle Findlay LOCAL GOVERNMENT FRESHWATER STRATEGIES 9.10 Opening address: Three waters investment and future proofing The current state of New Zealand s three water management scene is unsustainable in its current form, and the cracks in the system are already showing. Careful planning, investment and possible restructuring are needed. How this is done will decide the future of the freshwater scene. Dr Mike Joy, IGPS Senior Researcher, University of Victoria 9.40 The growing urban impact on the freshwater continuum The growth of New Zealand s urban centres is having an undeniable effect on our shared freshwater continuum. Exploring ways in which rural and urban freshwater systems interact with and influence each other A scientific breakdown on the ways modern life affects freshwater resources What is the best way forward towards sustainability? Dr Kalyan Chakravarthy, Principal Water Quality Scientist, DHI New Zealand Morning Break Quickfire: Freshwater disaster management and planning for the future Major issues within our freshwater supply systems have over the past few years affected three of our largest urban areas. Lessons learnt in their respective regions and how they have moved to address them Opportunities to collaborate with other members of their freshwater continuums to minimalise future freshwater contaminations Future-proofing current systems to ensure a reliable and clean freshwater supply for future populations Brett Chapman, Water Services Manager, Hastings District Council More panelists to be announced Table talks The urban-rural freshwater continuum Delegates are invited to discuss amongst themselves the issues faced by all users along New Zealand s freshwater continuums. TOPIC ONE: In what ways are local governments interacting with other stakeholders in their immediate region to better manage freshwater resources? (Including lessons learnt) TOPIC TWO: Discuss possible ways in which rural and urban New Zealand can collaborate on meeting the NPS-FM, relevant NES and other freshwater regulatory targets Lunch Break EFFECTIVE MULTIFACETED FRESHWATER MANAGEMENT 1.20 Panel discussion how broader stakeholder input can affect decision making for the better In what ways are different sectors of New Zealand working together to better manage local freshwater resources? What lessons have been learnt during these collaborative efforts? What is planned to build on these initiatives? Vanessa Tipoki, Environmental Planner, Perception Planning Rachael Moore, Industry Advocate, Tourism Industry Aotearoa More panelists to be announced

5 2.00 Case study Successful and enduring collaboration between Māori and non-māori The Treaty of Waitangi and the partnership between Māori and non-māori plays an important role not just within New Zealand s past, but its future, too. Best practice strategies for collaboration to achieve sustainable outcomes Lessons learnt over the years and what was done to remedy them 2.40 Afternoon Break 3.00 The importance of clean freshwater for business and recreational users Despite making up a sizeable chunk of freshwater users, the business and recreational users are often forgotten about in the freshwater discussion. Exploring freshwater issues and concerns facing these sectors and how these impact on the wider economy. The knock-on effects that unclean waterways are having on the wider economy and how healthy waterways can bring added benefits to all sectors Cross-sector collaborative efforts undertaken by businesses and recreational users to ensure a return to healthy waterways Challenges faced and lessons learnt Rachael Moore, Industry Advocate, Tourism Industry Aotearoa 3.40 Closing Address: The freshwater system that New Zealand deserves Like many other developed countries around the World, New Zealand has gone decades without any serious freshwater infrastructure investment or development. This is not a curse, it is an opportunity to future-proof our freshwater network and in doing so help build up other sectors of the economy, too. Lian Butcher, Director of Aquatic, Department of Conservation 4.10 Closing Remarks from the Chair and end of conference

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