Water Conference
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry for the Environment are holding a water conference on 23/24 July in Wellington. Its purpose is to present papers on recent research and policy studies conducted over the last three years in the area of fresh water allocation.
Water is valued by New Zealanders for many reasons:
- economic – for irrigation and industry;
- environmental – maintaining life in streams;
- health – for water supply and safe swimming;
- cultural – mahinga kai and mauri;
- recreation – for fishing, boating and canoeing.
Demand for water for all purposes is increasing. This in turn is leading to increasing public debate on the uses to which water is put, and how much is available for different purposes. The conference will present overviews of these differing perspectives, and possible ways of meeting multiple demands. The conference will consider issues of strategic water use, large-scale irrigation developments, the economics of efficient water use, and the importance of instream values. Speakers will present the views of regional councils, industry, scientists and stakeholders. Proceedings of the two-day conference will be published electronically as extended abstracts. For more information including conference agenda refer to the Royal Society website: www.rsnz.govt.nz or contact Catherine Ibell on 64 4 470 5770.
Contact for Enquiries
Amber Duncalfe
Editor - RM Update
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Tel: +64 4 894 0710
Fax: +64 4 894 0745
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