Where it comes from, depth and location of wells and the pumping system. 
Water purity and standards. Issues such as methods to reduce contamination and the place of chlorine and fluoride. 
The future, especially coping with the growth of Christchurch. Is there a new wells programme? 
The place of alternatives such as tank water attached to dwellings.

The Overview of water management. How does Ecan determine limits for water takes and other activities that impact water quality and quantity? How do we ensure limits are being met?

Using case studies to look at the different types of rivers. The changes in the braided rivers such as gravel accumulation. Can we control their flow? Systems of flood protection. For example, the pros and cons of flood banks, ponding areas, flood ways, planting along the river banks, rock edging and walls to protect against bank erosion.

What are the natural processes of groundwater? How do braided rivers such as the Waimakariri work beneath the surface? What new technology is available to make observations of river processes? How does nitrate move from our soils through ground water and into surface water? How do we measure groundwater recharge rates?

Eoghan will discuss our stormwater Infrastructure such as waterways, pipes, pumping stations and stop banks, also the effects of the earthquakes and tidal flow-back on the system, issues facing Southshore/Brighton, our Wastewater and Sewerage Network from domestic and trade waste. We will learn about the gravity, pressure and vacuum systems and the Christchurch Treatment plant. Plus the role of oxidation ponds, odour control and how water is monitored as a discharge into the sea.

Nick’s presentation will cover the development of Greystone Wines over the last 19 years and the movement from conventional practices to becoming a certified organic winery and their next challenge in the winemaking industry.

Climate change: grape and wine production. Grapes are ripening earlier and changes in berry composition have already been observed globally as a result of increasing temperatures due to climate change. This presentation will explore the concept of impacts, adaptations and mitigation for the wine industry in the context of climate change. It will take a deep dive into the effects of warming temperatures on phenology, grape and wine composition. Short term adaptation strategies will be presented.
Finally, the importance of mitigation will be discussed, with a surprising cherry on the top from a neighbouring orchard in Central Otago.

Romy will talk about their role in enhancing plan health and growth, as well as their role in inducing resistance against pests and diseases, with particular reference to vineyards and the production of grapes. 

Sophie started her career in biosecurity with MPI as a quarantine office working at the border clearing passenger, air and sea cargo, planes, cruise ships and other vessels of biosecurity risks as they arrived from international destinations. She also worked as a dog detector handler at Wellington airport and CentrePort, before moving to Marlborough and becoming the inaugural Biosecurity Adviser for NZ Winegrowers.
 
Sophie’s presentation will cover protecting the NZ Wine industry from biosecurity threats.
NZ winegrowers and their role.
Why biosecurity is important in the industry.
The wine industry’s “Most Unwanted’ pests and diseases.
The Government-Industry Agreement for biosecurity readiness and response.
The Grafted Grapevine Standard and PlantPass Biosecurity Scheme.
Biosecurity Awareness and Action in vineyards.