Conservation Symposium:
Rotorua Lakes Ecology and Restoration Programme

Event	28th FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships Symposium: Rotorua Lakes Ecology and Restoration Programme
Date and time	Saturday 29th March 2008 10am - 12.30pm
Venue	Hangi & Concert Room Kingsgate Hotel Fenton St Rotorua
Description	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 (a blessing of the meeting) 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 Recreational Water Use - A Behaviour Perspective: Wendy Billingsley Principal Adviser - Social Security MAF Biosecurity New Zealand Questions & Answers Government Perspective The Hon. Steve Chadwick Minister of Conservation, MP for Rotorua Questions & Answers Closing: John Green