Coastal Economic Symposium
Treasuring the Bay, Whakamana te taonga o te Moana a Toi
The Bay of Plenty coastal and marine environment is a treasured part of our
region. We rely on it recreationally and for economic and regional development,
yet the recent grounding of container ship Rena and subsequent oil spill have
emphasized its fragility.
How do we continue to explore the economic opportunities offered by our coastal
environment while ensuring the long-term sustainability of one of our greatest
assets?
The University of Waikato, Tauranga, is hosting its inaugural Coastal Economic
Symposium – Treasuring the Bay, Whakamana te taonga o te Moana a Toi,
in January:
DATE: Friday 20 January 2012
TIME: 9.00am - ¬¬3.00pm
VENUE: Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Bongard Centre, Lecture Theatre 106, 200 Cameron
Rd, Tauranga
COST: $20.00 with lunch and morning tea provided.
SPEAKERS:
• Coastal Research - Waikato University Chair in Coastal Science, Professor
Chris Battershill
• Aquaculture – Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Dr Simon Muncaster
• Eel Farming - Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, Dr Michael Kearney
• Marine Pharmaceuticals - University of Canterbury, Professor Murray
Munro
• Iwi Economic Development
- CEO, Te Awanui, Hukapak Ltd, Hemi Rolleston
- Chairperson Ngai Te Rangi Fisheries Asset Holding Company, Maru Samuels
- Chairperson Te Roopu Whakamana o Ngati Ranginui (Treaty Settlements), Antoine
Coffin
• Biofuels/Biochar - James Cook University, Australia, Professor Rocky
de Nys
NB: Please enrol directly online at: www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways/community/tauranga/enrol.shtml?CEST121
For further enquiries: contact Nyree Sherlock: nyree@waikato.ac.nz
Supported by: Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, Priority
One, Bay of Plenty Regional Council.