Engineering New Zealand/ Water NZ Rivers Group Conference
21st - 22nd November 2018Massey University
Emerging Understanding on Key Issues Facing New Zealand’s Rivers
Key Dates:• Registrations Open 14 September• Early Bird Registrations Close 19 October
www.riversgroup2018.co.nz
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WELCOME KEY DATESEngineering New Zealand/Water NZ Rivers Group are excited to invite you to the 2018 Conference to be held in Palmerston North on 21 -22 November.
The conference theme is “Emerging Understanding on Key Issues Facing New Zealand’s Rivers”. On day one, delegates will hear from a number of members from the industry and leading researchers on a range of subjects related to the challenges and successes of New Zealand Rivers. Day two includes a field trip to the Manawatu River and Gorge.
We look forward to seeing you in Palmerston North this coming November.
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Conference Welcome & SessionsMassey University
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AGM & Conference DinnerWharerata Function Centre
Field TripManawatu River & Gorge
• Registrations Open 14 September• Early Bird Registrations Close 19 October
CONFERENCE VENUE
CONFERENCE DINNER
FIELD TRIP
ACCOMODATION
Massey University - AgH Lecture BlockTennent Drive, Massey UniversityPalmerston North
Wharerata Function Centre - Russell RoomMain Drive, Massey UniversityPalmerston North
Departs Massey University8:30am - 2:30pm
Hotel Coachman140 Fitzherbert Ave, West EndPhone: +64 6 356 5065www.coachman.co.nz
DRAFT PROGRAMME
DAY ONE | Wednesday 21 November | AgH Lecture Block, Massey University
TIME ITEM
9:00 Welcome and IntroductionMark Hooker
Opening Address – Indigenous Perspectives
Dan HikuroaMatauranga Maori perspective related to river Science
10:30 Morning Tea
10:45
Session 1: Environmental Flows
Ecological flow assessment for setting minimum flow and allocation limits
Dr John HayesSenior Scientist, Freshwater Fisheries
11:40
Session 2: Fish Passage
Emerging and improving new guidance and management of fish passage in NZ
Sjaan BowieDepartment of Conservation
Overall fish passage update including national guidelines, National assessment app and proto-col, water intakes working party (another national initiative) and an update on flood pumps)
12:30 Lunch
13:30
Session 3: Geomorphology
Sediment loads - measuring and modelling of sediment source contribution, and the impact of land management and climate change.
Presentations from:
Simon Vale (Sediment Fingerprinting)Hugh Smith (Bank Erosion)
Andrew Neverman (Slow-moving Mass Movements)Les Basher (Impact of land management change and climate change on sediment loads in the
Manawatu River)
14:15
Session 4: Ecology and Macrophytes
How to accommodate geomorphology and ecology in river management – a quality index.
Presentation and discussion:
Ian Fuller & Russell Death
15:00 Afternoon Tea
15:15
Session 5: Hydromorphology
Floods – past, present and future – and what does this mean for river management?
Presentations from:Ian Fuller & Jeff Watson
16:00
Session 6: Research Updates – Contestable Funds Awardees
Koraunui School - Stream restoration project Stokes ValleyStephen Pohe - Understanding the ecology of the Mayfly and its importance to NZ River systems
Andrew Neverman - Bedload measurementGabriel Spreitzer - Large Woody Debris (LWD) movement and impacts on hydraulic structures
17:00 AGM - Encourage all to attend with drink in hand! - Wharerata Function Centre, Dining Room
17:30 Pre-dinner drinks & Nibbles - Wharerata Function Centre, Dining Room
18:30 Dinner - Wharerata Function Centre, Russell RoomSpeaker - Dr Catherine Knight
DAY TWO | Thursday 22 November
9:00 Field Trip Departs Massey University
14:30 Field Trip Returns to Massey University
Terms & Conditions:
Payment OptionsPayment is due 20th of the month following invoiceWhen you register online, you will have the choice of paying by credit card or upon invoice.Credit card - Delegates can pay by Visa or Mastercard when they register online or after. We offer SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology & 2048 bit data encryption to protect your personal information and credit card details.
Purchase Order NumberIf you require a Purchase Order number from your company, please arrange this before registering and have this number available when you register online. This will ensure that your purchase order number appears on your invoice, this makes your payments department very happy!
Direct CreditDetails are on the invoice that delegates receive automatically attached to their confirmation email.Account: on-cueBank: BNZAccount #: 02 0704 0060917 02Please use reference: NZRG2018/ID#
ConfirmationsAll registrations will be acknowledged by email; please include the email address you would like your confirmation sent to. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact the team at on-cue - [email protected]
Special RequirementsPlease provide details on your registration form of any special diet or disability assistance required.
Cancellation and Refund PolicyCancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Manager, [email protected] on or before 21 October 2018 will incur a $100.00 cancel-lation fee.Cancellation after 26 October 2018 will be at the discretion of the organising committee.All refunds will be processed after the conference. Substitute delegates are welcome without penalty, but please advise On-Cue of any name change, for administration purposes. There will be no refunds for any booked delegate who does not attend on the day.
DisclaimerIn the event of an industrial disruption, or other unforeseen circum-stances that disrupt the conference, the conference organisers accept no responsibility. The information on the conference website and in the printed collateral is correct at the time of publication. However, the conference organisers reserve the right to change information. The conference organisers disclaim any and all liability to any person in re-spect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved.The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and vary the advertised programme.If the conference is cancelled for any reason beyond the organiser’s control, there is no right of exchange and no obligation is assumed by the organisers for arranging a substitute speaker. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the conference, the liability of the organisers is lim-ited to the return of paid fees and where an event may be postponed and the option of re-attending is not suitable, a cancellation can be made by writing to the conference organiser and on acceptance, there would be a return of paid fees less $100 for administration costs.
InsuranceDelegates are encouraged to take out personal travel and medical insurance which includes loss or damage of personal possessions, including loss of registration and accommodation fees through cancel-lation.
PrivacyUnless you indicate otherwise on the registration form, the organisers will include your name on the list of conference participants distributed to delegates and sponsors.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registratins Close 19 October
Early Bird LateMember $480.00 $550.00Non-Member $565.00 $635.00Student Registration $280.00 $280.00
Day One OnlyMember $380.00Non-Member $410.00
Additional GuestDinner Tickets $100.00
Registration Includes:• All conference sessions• Morning teas, lunches and
afternoon teas• Conference Dinner• Field Trip
Prices are GST inclusive
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Stop 2: Ashurst DomainAshurst Domain Restoration Project:Ashurst Domain river protection works at conflu-ence of Manawatu and Pohangina Rivers, Joint venture project between PNCC and Horizons Regional CouncilPresentation: Horizons Regional Council
Conference Field Trip Itinerary
Assembly 8.45am at Massey (Location TBA on Day 1 of Conference). Buses depart 9.00am sharp.
Stop 1: Palmerston North Esplanade:Manawatu River Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Project (Under construction)Presentations:• Project Overview: PNCC Representatives • Manawatu Cycle bridge - Pier & abutments river hydraulic considerations: Horizons and
Opus representatives• Integrating recreational and community interests into major river engineering and flood
protection works; Horizons Regional Council representative
Stop 1: Palmerston North Esplanade
Stop 2: Ashurst Domain
Stop 3: Manawatu Gorge
Stop 4: Massey University
Stop 5: Palmerston North Airport
Stop 3 Manawatu Gorge• The new 400m Viaduct Bridge site at the downstream end of the Gorge Bridge siting and
river hydraulic considerations Presentation: NZTA representativesLunch at Gorge walkway Information centre (Brown paper bag lunch!)• The 2011 Major slip site - Walk approx. 500m into new slip sitePresentations:• 2011 slips impact on river sedimentation and river environment. Slip clearance
methodology discussed.• Horizons and NZTA representatives
Stop 4: Return Massey (at approx. 2pm) for Conference Closure
Stop 5: Palmerston North Airport (as may be required by participants) approx. 3.30pm
(Note: Itinerary may vary according to weather and traffic conditions)
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