The NZ Chapter of EIANZ are pleased to bring you this two part event. The first part of the event will be held next week where we are proud to show you a video summarising the recently released essential freshwater package, including the new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and National Environmental Standard for Freshwater. We have produced a video featuring Bryan Smith (MfE Chief Water Policy Advisor) providing an overview of the freshwater package. Following the screening of the video there will be time for further discussion. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

This event is being run at various locations through New Zealand as well as being livestreamed from the Wellington venue for those who are unable to make it into the city. Please review the locations below and click on the link to register at your chosen venue.

• Auckland | Boffa Miskell - 82 Wyndham Street, Auckland
• Christchurch | Fulton Hogan - 15 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch
• Wellington | Stantec - Level 13, 80 The Terrace, Wellington
• Palmerston North | Square Edge Community Arts - 47 The Square, Palmerston North

The second part of this event is a live Q&A sesssion via Zoom Meeting which will be held on Thursday 12 November at 6:00pm - 7:00pm. This session will answer the questions that are raised at the video screening event. Facilitators at the video screening events will encourage you to come up with some questions which will be put to our expert panel. The live Q&A will be hosted via Zoom and will be recorded for those who cannot make it to the event.

Meet the panel:

Mark Bellingham MEIANZ | Principal Ecologist - Ecology NZ

Mark is a principal ecology and strategic planner with over 25 years experience in resource management, planning, project and contract management, ecological research and operational delivery.

Ian Boothroyd FEIANZ | Ecologist, Senior Principal - Boffa Miskell Limited

Ian is currently the Team Leader of ecological services at Boffa Miskell Limited, Auckland Office. Ian has over 30 years' experience in environmental management, monitoring, policy development and assessment, auditing, research and decision-making in the New Zealand environment.

Isobel Oldfield MEIANZ CEnvP | Senior Policy Analyst - Ministry for Primary Industries

Isobel's career has been driven by her commitment to working at the leading edge of science that will inform policy and determine the ways that New Zealand manages environmental challenges going into the future. In 2018 she was the recipient of Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand's (EIANZ) Young Environmental Professional of the Year award. She is confident in her technical skills and have a range of complementary skills and experience including a valuable ability to deliver high quality reports for decisions makers.

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