NZ Freshwater Sciences Society Conference

18 - 22 November 2024
Rotorua Energy Events Centre
Aotearoa | New Zealand

All Field Trips are on Friday 22 November 2024

From source to sea – the story of the Kaituna and Waihī Estuary catchments

Sponsored by Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This field trip will be an opportunity to learn about the Kaituna and Waihī Estuary catchments, two catchments where increasing land use activity and hydrological modification has resulted in degradation of highly valued estuarine receiving environments. The trip will travel the length of the Kaituna catchment and explore collaborative efforts between BOPRC and Te Arawa ki Tai Trust to help improve ecological outcomes and enhance community values.

Departs: Rotorua Energy Events Centre at 8.30am and returns to the Events Centre and Airport approx 4pm

What to bring: Sturdy footwear, Raincoat, Water Bottle

Cost: $90+GST

Includes: Transport, lunch at Whakaue Marae, packed morning & afternoon tea (pick up from Events Centre)

Lake Rotoiti, co-hosted with Te Arawa Lakes Trust

This field trip will support whakawhanaungatanga, sharing of our aspirations and ideas, and will highlight the benefits to Wai Māori through collaborative approaches – the theme of this year’s conference being - Haere I mua Whakakotahi – Moving forward as one.

Topics covered will include:

• Iwi/hapū aspirations and issues in the FW space
• Iwi led and collaborative FW pest control programmes
  • Te Arawa Catfish Killas
  • Aquatic Spray Programme
  • Uwhi (bottom lining) of aquatic pest weed
• Cultural monitoring of FW taonga species using tau kōura mātauranga methods

Departs: Rotorua Energy Events Centre at 11.30am and returns to the Events Centre approx 4.30pm

What to bring: Appropriate footwear, wet weather clothing and swimwear (if you wish to go in the thermal pools), sunscreen, water bottle

Cost: $150+GST

Includes: Transport, Boat Cruise with Rotoiti Explorer and Manupirua Thermal Pools, lunch on boat

Lake Restoration & Monitoring

This field trip will be an opportunity to learn about the challenges of Lake restoration to achieve community outcomes

Topics covered will include:

• Wastewater reticulation and treatment in sensitive lake catchments
• Lake mitigation : wetland restoration; lake treatment; novel methods
• Cultural monitoring – demonstration of culturally inspired monitoring at a local awa
• Lake monitoring - buoys to benthic chambers

Departs: Rotorua Energy Events Centre at 8.30am and returns to the Events Centre and Airport approx 4pm

What to bring: Essential - High Vis jacket/vest + Practical outdoor gear & sturdy footwear, swimming gear, raincoat, water bottle

Cost: $90+GST

Includes: Transport, Packed Lunch, Morning & Afternoon tea (pick up from Energy Centre)

Mountain Biking

This field trip will take you on a tour of some of the best mountain bike trails that Rotorua has to offer, all the while learning about the state, pressures, and management actions for numerous lakes in the wider Rotorua Lakes Complex. A moderate level of fitness is required.

Departs: Events Centre at 8.30am and returns to the Events Centre approx 1pm

What to bring: Sports clothes, sturdy footwear, raincoat

Cost:
Trip only (have own bike) $50+GST
Trip and Bike Hire (Hardtail) $105+GST
Trip and Bike Hire (Full Suspension) $150+GST

All of the above costs include: Transport, Packed Lunch (pick up from Events Centre)