Conference 09 programme

DAY 1 WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST

Official Ecotourism Conference Programme 09
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8.30 - 9.30 Powhiri and registration
Conference opening / Minister of Immigration, Minister of Broadcasting, Associate Minister of Health, Associate Minister of Tourism
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman

9.30 - 10.30 Keynote speaker / Bruce Poon Tip / CEO and Founder GAP Adventures

10.30 - 11.00 Morning Tea

11.00 - 12.00 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK PRESENTATION
George Hickton / CEO, Tourism New Zealand
Bruce Bassett / Research Manager, Ministry of Tourism
Tim Cossar / CEO, Tourism Industry Association

12.00 - 12.30   ECONOMIC OUTLOOK WORKSHOPS
12.30 - 1.00    ECONOMIC OUTLOOK WORKSHOP FEEDBACK

1.00 - 2.00       Lunch

2.00 – 6.00pm BUSINESS WORKSHOPS AND FIELD TRIPS

Select one workshop to attend from the following five options:

Sustainability Dr Morgan Williams / Environmental expert, scientist and university lecturer Liana Stupples / Executive directory, The Hikurangi Foundation, Sustainability case studies Martin & Jane-Maree Homles / Catamaran Sailing and Launch Charters Darryl Wilson / Chief executive, Abel Tasman Wilsons	Risk management Geoff Ensor / Advocacy manager, Tourism Industry Association Ross Gordon / Search & Rescue Development Manager, Search & Rescue Institute New Zealand (SARINZ) Stu Drake / Head of Outdoor Recreation, Tai Poutini Polytechnic Risk management workshop
The value of conservation to healthy ecosystems and tourism Neil Clifton / Nelson Marlborough Conservator, Department of Conservation Paul Davis / CEO Nelson Tasman Tourism Case studies Birdsong Trust / Businesses contributing to conservation in the Abel Tasman National Park Maryanne Ewers & Bill Rooke / Bush and Beyond / Conservation and tourism Field trip visit to Brook Waimarama Sanctuary David Butler / Chair of Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust	Interpretation - Pakiwaitara, Maori medicines and marae Mike Elkington / Cultural tourism tutor, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Katrina Marwick / Tourism tutor, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Stories from the top of the South and traditional Maori medicines from the forest. Delegates will learn about a range of interpretation techniques and tools associated with Tikanga on the Whakatu Marae and in the bush. Henare Johnson / Maori development manager / Tourism New Zealand Perspectives on kaitiakitanga and how it adds value to your business
Interpretation and sea kayaking John Kennedy / Ecotourism tutor, Tai Poutini Polytechnic Geoff Button/ Ecotourism tutor, Tai Poutini Polytechnic

6.00 - 7.00 Drinks
7.00 - 10.00 Dinner & after dinner speakers ecotourism operators / Hilary Sheaff & Robert Franklin, Walking Legends / Ngahuia Tahu, pureORA walks / Hone Mihaka , Waka Tai a Mai Heritage Journeys.

DAY 2 THURSDAY 6 AUGUST

8.30-12.30pm BUSINESS WORKSHOPS AND FIELD TRIPS
Select one workshop to attend from the following five options:

Sustainability Dr Morgan Williams / Environmental expert, scientist and university lecturer Liana Stupples / Executive directory, The Hikurangi Foundation, Sustainability case studies Martin & Jane-Maree Homles / Catamaran Sailing and Launch Charters Darryl Wilson / Chief executive, Abel Tasman Wilsons	Risk management Geoff Ensor / Advocacy manager, Tourism Industry Association Ross Gordon / Search & Rescue Development Manager, Search & Rescue Institute New Zealand (SARINZ) Stu Drake / Head of Outdoor Recreation, Tai Poutini Polytechnic Risk management workshop
The value of conservation to healthy ecosystems and tourism Neil Clifton / Nelson Marlborough Conservator, Department of Conservation Paul Davis / CEO Nelson Tasman Tourism Case study Birdsong Trust / Businesses contributing to conservation in the Abel Tasman National Park Maryanne Ewers & Bill Rooke / Bush and Beyond / Conservation and tourism Field trip visit to Brook Waimarama Sanctuary David Butler / Chair of Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust	Interpretation - Pakiwaitara, Maori medicines and marae Mike Elkington / Cultural tourism tutor, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Katrina Marwick / Tourism tutor, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Stories from the top of the South and traditional Maori medicines from the forest. Delegates will learn about a range of interpretation techniques and tools associated with Tikanga on the Whakatu Marae and in the bush. Henare Johnson / Maori development manager / Tourism New Zealand Perspectives on kaitiakitanga and how it adds value to your business
Interpretation and sea kayaking John Kennedy / Ecotourism tutor, Tai Poutini Polytechnic Geoff Button/ Ecotourism tutor, Tai Poutini Polytechnic

12.30 - 1.30 Lunch

1.30 - 2.30    THE STATE OF ECOTOURISM PRESENTATION
Ian Yeoman / Associate professor, Tourism Management, Victoria University
Sandra Rhodda / Research manager, Tai Poutini Polytechnic

2.30 - 3.00    EXAMINING THE STATE OF ECOTOURISM WORKSHOPS
3.00 - 3.30    EXAMINING THE STATE OF ECOTOURISM WORKSHOP FEEDBACK

3.30 - 4.00 Afternoon Tea

4.00 - 4.40 Conservation and Business: Working Smarter Together PRESENTATION
Al Morrison / Director general
4.40 - 5.00 Conservation and Business: Working Smarter Together PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel members:
Alastair Morrison / Director general
Graeme Ayres / Principal business analyst
Dave Jane / Manager, Recreation and Historic Unit, Research and Development Group
Kelly Stevens / Manager, Concessions/Statutory Land Management
Paul Thornton / Supervisor, Concessions and Statutory Land Management

5.00 - 5.30    Conservation and Business: Working Smarter Together WORKSHOP
5.30 - 6.00    Conservation and Business: Working Smarter Together WORKSHOP FEEDBACK

6.00 - 6.30     Conference closing

7.00 - 10.00 Pub dinner and quiz night

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