Programme

Programme updated Tuesday 20 September

8.30am	Pōhiri
8.45am	Welcome Miriama Kamo Kindly sponsored by Anderson Lloyd
8.50am	Conference opening Mayor Steve Chadwick Sally Gepp - President, RMLA
9.00am	Ministers opening address Hon David Parker
9.20am	Keynote: Global context of rethinking resources Professor Glenn Albrecht
10.20am	Morning tea Kindly sponsored by Market Economics (M.E)
10.50am	Panel: The role of local government/iwi/co-governance in rethinking resources Kotahi te kohao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango me te miro whero. I muri, kia mau ki te aroha, ki te ture, ki te whakapono. There is but one eye of a needle through which the white thread, the black thread and the red thread pass. Hereafter, hold fast to charity/love, the law and faith – Kīngi Pōtatau Te Wherowhero1858 Co-governance as a concept is not new. However, until relatively recently co-governance of resources with tangata whenua was largely the exception rather than the rule. Treaty settlement legislation, greater jurisprudential recognition, and societal changes have all contributed to an increasing number of co-governance arrangements being established. So, what are some current examples? What have been some of the benefits and challenges in establishing/implementing co-governance arrangements? What place does tikanga have in a co-governance arrangement? How do the arrangements work where more than one iwi has a co-governance role? And what are some of the key learnings to date that can assist us moving forward together? Panelists: Nicki Douglas Vicki Morrison-Shaw Stephanie O’Sullivan Joe Tahana
12.00pm	Lunch Kindly sponsored by Brookfields Lawyers
1.00pm	Keynote: Climate change litigation in Australia - a driver for change? Natasha Hammond - Barrister, Martin Place Chambers Kindly sponsored by Boffa Miskell
1.45pm	Panel: Future of geothermal In this session, we will explore applications for New Zealand’s abundant geothermal resources. GNS Science is at the forefront of research and is developing strategies for the future use of geothermal resources. The discussion Geothermal – the next generation research programme, led by GNS Science, will focus on high-temperature resources deep in the Taupō Volcanic Zone above 400ºC. There will be discussion on direct use of geothermal resources under the umbrella of the Geoheat Strategy for Aotearoa NZ 2017–2030 and the extraction of minerals such as lithium and silica from geothermal fluids that is currently under way. New Zealand is well placed to explore new geothermal technologies, and you will get insight into some of what is being considered and what is under way. Panelists: Penny Doorman Brian Carey Isabelle Chambefort John Worth
2.30pm	Panel: Implementing national direction on freshwater 2020 saw the release of new national policy instruments dealing with freshwater. One year on, this session will explore some of the challenges and successes in implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater and related instruments. Perspectives will be shared from those intimately involved from the Ministry for the Environment and regional councils. Come prepared to engage with the panel as it wrestles with the practicalities of making a real difference to improve freshwater quality in New Zealand. Panelists: James Palmer Sara Clarke Paul le Miere Dr Tanira Kingi
3.15pm	Afternoon tea
3.45 - 5.15pm	Workshops Please click here to find out more about the workshops Co-management and co-governance Julian Williams Matatā risk reduction strategy – extinguishing existing use rights as part of managed retreat Andrew Green Jeff Farrell Resource management reform Mark Vink Rotorua geothermal system Penny Doorman Aleisha Mitchell Aaron Randell Mitch Collins Peter Brownbridge
5.30 - 7.30pm	Taste of the Bay of Plenty Venue: Te Puia

8:30am	Welcome Miriama Kamo Kindly sponsored by Anderson Lloyd
8:35am	Keynote: Insights from the Parliamentary Commissioner in light of the changing resource management climate Rt Hon Simon Upton
9:10am	Panel session: Rethinking our processes to achieve faster outcomes The calls for urgent reform of our resource management processes continue to be heard across all areas of the RMLA community. The reasons for reform differ but faster change and more certainty of outcome are common themes. This panel looks at the RMA reforms and at the growth of Fast-Track Consenting as a means to achieve faster change for significant projects. Panelists: Judge Laurie Newhook Evan Keating Moderators: Dr Joan Forret, Theresa Le Bas
10:40am	Morning tea Kindly sponsored by Bell Gully
11:15am	Panel: Responding to climate change We are all having to consider climate change in our work in some way or another. This session will explore the rapidly evolving national responses to our changing climate and the commitments we have made as a nation to address our impacts. Our expert panel members with up-to-date knowledge and expertise from central government, research institutes and the independent Climate Change Commission will bring their understandings together to address those resource management and spatial allocation issues that are confronting us as we transition into an uncertain climate future. Find out the latest developments in this dynamic area and how it affects our work now and into the future. This session will be relevant to all sectors, so bring your own questions for our panelists to consider and respond to with their latest thinking. Panelists: Anita Wreford Katherine Wilson Jo Hendy Catherine Iorns Doug Macredie Moderator: Blair Dickie
12.30pm	Lunch Kindly sponsored by Brookfields
From 12:30pm and will return by 5.30pm at the latest	Field shops Please click here to find out more about the field shops
	Biodiversity and plantation forestry Sarah Beadel Sally Strang Colin Maunder Debbie Stewart Catch a matter of national importance while you can – trout fishing for beginners Kindly sponsored by B&A Gareth Moran Fraser McNutt Discovery and rediscovery: Discovering the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and rediscovering the Pink and White Terraces Craig Wisheart Future of wood Jeremy Warnes Geothermal power development and industrial use Kindly sponsored by Mercury Penny Doorman Philip Erdber Ben Gibson Ben Pezaro Growth Rotorua Canopy Tours RMA meets Middle Earth Kindly sponsored by Marshall Day Acoustics Steve Bigwood Joan Forret Rural growing pains Kindly sponsored by BBO Phillip Martelli Whakarewarewa Dave Donaldson
7:00pm - midnight	Conference and Annual RMLA Awards Dinner Kindly sponsored by Harkness Henry