NZFSS Newsletter 53 (2014)

NZFSS Newsletter 53 (2014)

NUMBER 53 • SEptEMBER 2014 NEW ZEALAND Freshwater Sciences Society NEWSLETTER www.freshwater.science.org.nz MAIN COVER pHOtO: Māori Lakes – Ō tū Wharekai (Ashburton Lakes). Photo © Dave Kelly COVER LOWER pHOtOS: LEFt: World Fish Migration Day fun. See article on page 9. Photo © Sjaan Bowie 2nd FROM LEF t: Critter of the Year. See article on page 17. Photo © Shelley McMurtrie 2nd FROM RIGH t: Investigating fish values in the lower Wairarapa Valley. See article on page 39. Photo © Shyam Morar RIGHt: Working Waters trustproject with Canterbury mudfish. See article on page 66. Photo © Lan Pham New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society accepts no liability with respect to this publication’s content or use. this publication may not be reproduced or copied in any form without the permission of the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society and/or Organisation/Individual credited. All photographs within this publication are copyright of the Organisation/photographer credited, and may not be used without written permission. © 2014, New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society ISSN 1177–2026 (print) ISSN 1178–6906 (online) Design & layout EOS Ecology, www.eosecology.co.nz Number 53 • September 2014 CONtENtS INtRODUCtION tO tHE SOCIEtY 2 EDItORIAL 4 President’S piecE 5 HE Maimai Aroha – Farewells 6 INVIted ARticles & OpinioN pieces 8 Working towards Improved Fish passage Management in New Zealand 9 First Identification Keys to Freshwater Invertebrates of Campbell Island 10 Freshwater Conservation Under a Changing Climate: preliminary Messages from the 2013 Climate Change Workshop 12 EIANZ: Ecological Impact Assessment Guidelines for Use in New Zealand 14 Land Air Water Aotearoa 15 StUDENt NEWS 16 CRItter OF tHE YEAR 2014 17 Research NEWS 18 Universities 19 Government Organisations & Crown Research Institutes 26 Non-Governmental Organisations 33 Councils & Unitary Authorities 36 Research & Consultancy Companies 46 Iwi Organisations 65 Non-profit Organisations 66 USEFUL LINKS 68 Recent pUBLICAtions 69 ConferenceS 74 Awards 74 NEW ZEALAND Freshwater Sciences SocIEtY MEDAL RecIpient 2013 77 BUDGEt FOR tHE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013 79 MINUtes OF tHE 46tH Annual General MEEtING OF tHE NEW ZEALAND Limnological SocIEtY INC. 86 ABOUt tHE NEW ZEALAND Freshwater Sciences SocIEtY 90 MEMBERSHIp APPLICAtION 93 1 New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society • NEWSLETTER Cleaned gravel in the Avon River. See article on page 54. Photo © Shelley McMurtrie IN tRODUCtION tO tHE SOCIEtY 2 Number 53 • September 2014 t he New Zealand Limnological Society was formed at a meeting in Christchurch in January 1968. It was renamed the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society (NZFSS) in 2005 to reflect the broad interests of the membership. Its fundamental aims since inception have been to promote a common meeting ground for freshwater workers in New Zealand and to encourage and promote the exchange of news and views among them. In particular, a newsletter and a list of research workers and their interests is compiled and circulated at least once a year and an annual conference is held. the 2014 subscription is $55.00 per annum; or $15 for students, the unwaged, or retired persons. Committee members for the 2013–2014 period were: President Community Outreach 1984–88 Ms S.F. Davis 1988–92 Dr J.C. Ward p rofessor David Hamilton p osition vacant 1992–96 Dr p. Ryan University of Waikato 1997–00 Dr I.K. Boothroyd private Bag 3105, Hamilton Advocacy & Submissions 2001–02 Dr J.S. Harding [email protected] Kate McArthur 2003–06 Mr N.A. Deans [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer 2006–10 Dr K.J. Collier Janine Wech Media Monitor Previous Secretary- c/- NIWA Mike patrick Treasurers pO Box 8602, Christchurch [email protected] 1968–73 Mr A.M.R Burnet [email protected] 1973–76 Dr C.W. Burns SIL Trust Awards Committee Newsletter Editor 1976–78 Ms L.H. tierney Natasha Grainger Ms S.F. Davis Katharina (Kati) Doehring [email protected] 1978–80 Dr B.t. Coffey Cawthron Institute Mary deWinton 1980–82 Dr J.A. Robb [email protected] [email protected] 1982–84 Dr D. Forsyth 1984–86 Mr B. Biggs Assistant Newsletter Editor Honorary Membership 1986–89 Dr I.W. Lineham Natasha petrove 1990–92 Dr D. Rowe Brian Sorrell [email protected] 1992–94 Dr J. Jasperse Mr A.M.R. Burnet 1994–96 Dr I. Boothroyd prof. C.W. Burns Elected Committee Members 1996–98 Dr. K.J. Collier Dr V. Cassie Cooper 1999–00 Dr J.S. Harding Dr Susie Wood Dr M.A. Chapman 2000–12 Dr B. Sorrell [email protected] Dr G.R. Fish Dr phil Jellyman Dr E.A. Flint Previous Editors [email protected] Dr D.J. Forsyth Dr R.M. McDowall 1968–70 Dr M.A. Chapman Māori Representative Dr D. Scott 1970–72 Dr S.F. Mitchell 1972–75 Dr M.J. Winterbourn Hannah Rainforth Dr V.M. Stout 1975–80 Dr t.K. Crosby [email protected] Dr E. White prof. Emeritus M.J. Winterbourn 1980–82 Dr M.F. Beardsell Mahuru Robb Dr Maureen Lewis 1982–85 Dr J.A. Robb [email protected] 1986–88 Dr J.C. Ward Student Representative Past Presidents 1988–89 Dr J.D. Stark 1989–02 Ms J. talbot 1968–73 Dr V.M. Stout Simon Stewart 2002–04 Dr R. Young 1973–75 Dr M.A. Chapman [email protected] 2004–06 Dr M.J. Winterbourn 1975–76 Dr J.M.A. Brown 2007–09 Dr N. philips Website Manager 1976–78 Dr C.W. Burns 2010–12 Ms H.J. Rainforth 1978–80 Dr M.J. Winterbourn Dr Jeremy ‘Jay’ piggott 1980–84 Dr B.t. Coffey [email protected] 3 New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society • NEWSLETTER EDI tORIAL N pS-FM, RMA, NEMS, NEMAR, this time-lag of impact and restoration always strikes EMAR, NES, SOE, ERB, pCE, me, because what it means is that my children might still not MFE, LAWA …pHEW! be able to swim in some of our rivers when they are grown- the list of governmental ups. this puts some kind of ‘reality-check’ on the work we initiatives and developments do, reminding me why we have to be persistent and patient, that were launched over the keeping up the research, enthusiasm and energy. last year goes on and on and I have to say, it is difficult- at this year’s newsletter is full of stories that give me that times – to keep track of which initiative serves which purpose ‘reality check’ of why we do what we do and I hope you’ll and not just because of the letter puzzle. No doubt the topic enjoy reading it as much as I do. thanks to Natasha petrove freshwater is ‘sexier’ than ever and what surprises me is this (co-editor) and Bronwyn Gay, EOS Ecology (layout) for helping isn’t just a flash in the pan, but freshwater related discussions take this year’s newsletter to yet another level! seem to last for a while, indicating that there must be a real Nga mihi nui, issue. What does that mean for us scientists, policy makers and managers? Well – firstly, we won’t run out of work…, but Kati Doehring more importantly, it means that our knowledge of freshwater N t EWSLEt ER EDItOR systems is more valued than ever. We have reached a phase, where government have finally started to consult on the ‘real deal’, asking for advice to assist them in decision-making processes. this doesn’t automatically mean that everything we say is listened to, included and implemented, but we all know that ‘good things take time’, so if we take one little step after another we’ll get there in the end. After all, our rivers and lakes didn’t get to the state they are in now overnight. 4 Photo © Organisation, Name Number 53 • September 2014 As the sun sets over Lake Rotorua (Kaikōura), the final samples from a mesocosm experiment are collected. Photo © Susie Wood EDItORIAL President’S pIECE I am sure, like me, you hardly go a day, let alone a week, without consensus amongst the various presidents of the societies that hearing another bad news story in the media about the declining science was not being used effectively to guide improvements in state of freshwater resources in New Zealand. As the 2014 freshwater management across the globe. A discussion ensued on election approaches, freshwater is certain to be a major political the United Nations Open Working Group (OWG) for Sustainable issue, and the political parties will seek to either defend their Development Goals. The OWG arose from the United Nations record on freshwater management or propose when lakes Conference on Sustainable Development, held in Rio de Janeiro and rivers will supposedly be ‘cleaned up’. Science has much in 2012 (Rio+20). The focus of the OWG has primarily been on to contribute to this issue in terms of assessing the state of human health, water supply and sanitation and health. However, systems, how long they will take to restore, and what scale of recently it has proposed adding the following: action is necessary to overcome major legacy effects. As scientists 6.3: by 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, we need to ask whether science is being adequately engaged eliminating dumping and minimizing release of in this process. This involves not only questioning whether, hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the for example, government, local politicians and councillors are proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing engaging with, and listening to scientists, but also whether as recycling and safe reuse by x% [to be defined] globally; scientists we are fully aware of major pieces of environmental legislation, their implications and how they may indeed shape 6.6: by 2020 protect and restore water-related ecosystems, the future direction of research and of our organisation.

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