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 - info@on-cue.co.nz

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, lea@on-cue.co.nzCancellation 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)