1. Sponsorship
    The success of events such as this depends to a significant extent on sponsorship from friends of the fresh water profession
  2. Call for Abstracts
    The four-day conference will incorporate a full range of oral presentations and poster sessions. Abstract submissions close 14th September
  3. Registration
    Early-bird registration for members and non-members will open on 20 July 2018. Early-bird closes on 31st October 2018.
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Welcome
Programme-at-a-glance
Monday
10:30 am - Conference Opening & Welcome
11:30 am - 5:30pm - Conference Sessions
6:00 pm - Welcome Function at the Suter Art Gallery
10
DEC
Tuesday
11
DEC
8:45 am - 5:00 pm - Conference Sessions
5:30 pm - Early Career Function at Devilles
Wednesday
12
DEC

This year promises to be a unique and memorable event as the Society celebrates its 50th annual meeting. The Conference will be hosted in Nelson from the 10th-14th December 2018.


Celebrating 50 years, the theme of the Conference is “Ka mua, ka muri: Looking back, moving forward”, and the programme will include plenary speaker presentations as well as special and contributed sessions, poster displays, a diverse array of exhibits, networking functions, and field trips that showcase Nelson’s unique river environments and attractions.


We look forward to seeing you in Nelson this December!


Joanne Clapcott
Conference Convener

8:45 am - 5:00 pm Conference Sessions
Thursday
13
DEC
8:45 am - 4:30 pm Conference Sessions
4:45 pm - AGM
6:30 pm - NZFSS 50th Anniversary Gala Ball
Friday
14
DEC
Field Trips
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Thank you to our sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS

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Keynote Speakers

Professor
Emily Bernhardt

Professor
​Yvonne Vadeboncoeur

Professor
Russell Death

Tina Porou
​(MNZM)

Jonathan Tonkin

Neil Deans

Hon David Parker

BRONZE SPONSORS

Other Sponsors

NOTEPAD & PEN SPONSOR

POSTER SESSION SPONSOR

SPECIAL SESSION SPONSOR

DINNER SPONSOR

EXHIBITORS
Conference Venue
The Rutherford Nelson
27 Nile St
Nelson

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Social Functions

  1. DEC 10
    Welcome Function
    An invitation is extended to all delegates to attend the welcome function. Renew old friendships and make new acquaintances as we welcome you to Nelson.
  2. Field Trips
    DEC 14
    Field Trips
    Explore all the extraordinary attractions and activities Nelson-Tasman has to offer. More details coming soon. .
  3. Gala Ball
    DEC 13
    Gala Ball
    Join your fellow conference delegates to enjoy a special night out at The Trafalgar Centre on the Thursday Night