Rotorua Lakes Ecology and Restoration Programme

Saturday 29th March 2008
10am - 12.30pm

Hangi & Concert Room

Kingsgate Hotel

Fenton St

Rotorua

New Zealand is at the cutting edge of working to clean up its lakes and rivers. The speakers are all experts in their fields and their presentations are extremely interesting.

This event is free and open to the public. It is being held as part of the 2008 World Fly Fishing Championships.

Programme

Karakia (prayer or blessing)

Introduction:

Symposium Chairman
John Green Chairman Lakes Water Quality Society

Scientific Issues Surrounding the Lakes:

Dr. Brendan J. Hicks, Associate Professor, The University of Waikato

Questions and Answers

Lakes Water Quality Solutions & Actions:

Andy Bruere, Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme Manager

Questions and Answers

A Science Perspective on Lakes Fisheries:

Dr. Brendan J. Hicks, Associate Professor, The University of Waikato

Questions and Answers

Fish & Game Perspective:

Rob Pitkethley, Regional Manager, Eastern Fish and Game Council

Questions and Answers

Biosecurity and Didymo:

Steve Smith, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Closing:

John Green