Opening & Introduction Symposium Chairs: Matthew Hall and Trevor Isitt
Welcome Address Martin Taylor – Chief Executive, Fish & Game New Zealand
Current State of the Salmon Fishery Mark Webb – Fish & Game Officer, Central South Island
Regional Updates on the Salmon Fishery Reports from Nelson/Marlborough, West Coast, Otago, and Southland Fish & Game staff
Morning Tea
Keynote Address Dave Willis – Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Topic: North American Experiences and Recommendations for New Zealand
Guest Speaker The Hon. Eugenie Sage – Minister of Conservation
Spawning Habitat Challenges & Insights Steve Terry – Fish & Game Officer, North Canterbury Hamish Stevens – Fish & Game Officer, Central South Island
Lunch
Understanding Juvenile Salmon Rasmus Gabrielsson – Freshwater Scientist, Cawthron Institute
Salmon Hatchery Operations Dirk Barr – Hatchery Manager, North Canterbury Fish & Game Phil de Joux – Chairman, McKinnons Salmon Hatchery Trust
Panel Discussion Symposium delegates put questions to the morning and early afternoon presenters
Afternoon Tea
Marine Influences on Salmon Survival Dr Tom Quinn – Professor, University of Washington Topic: Salmon Genetics and Survival Factors in the Marine Environment
At-Sea Environment: What’s Happening? Tony Threadwell – Independent Expert
Angler Impacts and Regulation Mark Webb – Fish & Game Officer
Adult Salmon Return Journey Rasmus Gabrielsson – Cawthron Institute
Sunday 12 November
The State of New Zealand’s Freshwater Environment Dr Mike Joy – Freshwater Ecologist, Massey University
Policy Tools and Legal Remedies Scott Pearson – Environmental Advisor, North Canterbury Fish & Game Tony Hawker – Fish & Game Officer, North Canterbury
Morning Tea
Breakout Workshops Participants split into workshop groups to explore key themes:
Spawning Streams & Freshwater Production
Ocean Environment
Role of Fish & Game: Salmon Management Plans, Season Settings & Angler Harvest
RMA & Consenting Issues: Fish Screens, Water Quantity, Quality & Allocation
Lunch
Workshop Reports Each group presents its discussion outcomes and recommendations.
Expert Panel Discussion Salmon experts respond to workshop findings and propose recommended actions.
Conclusion & Closing Remarks Bryce Johnson – Outgoing Chief Executive, Fish & Game New Zealand