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FIELD TRIPS

There are limited seats available for the field trips, so book early to avoid disappointment.  Book your place when you register for conference.

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Wairau Plains Gravel Bed Rivers Field Trip

Friday 29 November

Meet at: Marlborough Events Centre
Time: 8.45am for a 9am departure

$100+GST pp

 

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Following the path of the mighty Wairau River downstream, you will learn how the Wairau River and aquifer interact.

 

The Wairau has been one of the case studies for the Gravel Bed Rivers Project, which will conclude this year after 4 years of research. Learn from researchers and local experts about how flood protection and gravel supply impact aquifer recharge processes in the Wairau.

 

The Wairau Plains trip will have an optional airport drop-off at 3:30 pm, and conclude back at the Marlborough Events Centre.

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Includes: Bus transport and lunch and airport drop off

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What to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Suitable clothing for a variable climate - sunscreen, hat and raincoat

  • Water bottle

  • Camera

  • Any personal medication that may be required

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Te Hoiere Catchment Restoration Field Trip

Friday 29 November

Meet at: Marlborough Events Centre
Time: 8.45am for a 9am departure

$95+GST pp

 

Join us on a trip through the beautiful Te Hoiere/Pelorus catchment, where we will make a number of stops to learn about both hydrological studies and restoration activities taking place in the catchment.

 

On the way back to Blenheim, we’ll swing by a winery - it wouldn’t be a trip to Marlborough without a wine tasting!

 

Planned arrival time at the airport is 3:30 pm after which the trip will conclude back at the Marlborough Events Centre.

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Includes: bus transport, lunch and an airport drop off

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What to bring:

  • Insect Repellent

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Water bottle

  • Camera

  • Suitable clothing for a variable climate (warm jacket, sunhat, sun block, rain jacket)

  • Any personal medication you may require

KEY DATES

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Abstracts open: 1 May

Registrations open: 10 May

Abstracts close:  Closed 9 August

Author Notification:  10 September

Draft Programme released: 30 September

Earlybird changed to Standard: 11 October

Conference: Tues 26 Nov – Thurs 28 Nov

Conference Dinner: Thursday 28 Nov

Field Trip day: Friday 29 Nov

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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Charlotte Tomlinson Marlborough District Council Conference Co-chair 

Emma Chibnall Marlborough District Council Conference Co-chair 

Joseph Thomas Tasman District Council

Peter Davidson Marlborough District Council

Mike Ede Ministry for Environment

Scott Wilson Lincoln Agritech

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CONFERENCE CONTACT

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Tracy Young, OnCue Conferences

tracy@on-cue.co.nz

03 928 0620
nzhs conference 2024

HOST ORGANISATION

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The New Zealand Hydrological Society

www.hydrologynz.org.nz

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