Pre-Conference Workshops 

Please note all workshops have a minimum and maximum numbers of participants required to run the workshop. 

Building a Framework for Earthquake Catalogues in Aotearoa New Zealand

FULL (waitlist in place)

Leaders: Kenny Graham, Jonathan Hanson (GNS Science) and Calum Chamberlain (VUW). 
Date: Monday 13th November
Time: 9am - 12pm
Cost: Free for conference attendees (lunch is provided)
Location: Alan McDiarmid 104 room,  Victoria University Wellington, Kelburn Campus

Join us at the "Framework Development for Earthquake Catalogues in New Zealand" workshop!  

This event brings together earthquake experts, researchers, and data scientists to collaborate on developing a comprehensive framework for earthquake catalogues specific to New Zealand. 

By establishing a unified framework, we can enhance the FAIRness earthquake catalogues for research. Together, we'll work towards developing a comprehensive framework and recommendations for earthquake catalogues in New Zealand. 

We will also explore the evolution of earthquake catalogues from their current state to future advancements, particularly through AI/ML innovations.

Your participation and perspective will play a crucial role in shaping the future of earthquake research.

Additional Information:

  • Lunch is provided.
  • Minimum numbers required to run the workshop is 10, maximum number is 40. 

For any queries relating to this workshop please contact: Kenny Graham, Jonathan Hanson or Calum Chamberlain 

Featherston Core Store – Core Workshop

Leaders: Mark Lawrence (GNS Science), Miles Dunkin (MBIE), Paul Viskovic (GNS Science).
Date: Monday 13th November
Time: 8am - 5:30pm (details below)
Cost: $40 for conference attendees, free for students 
Location: Meet at Wellington Railway Station

The Featherston Core store is an amazing but poorly recognised geological resource.  This workshop aims to introduce participants to what the store has to offer, and provides the opportunity to view and discuss some core from a range of depositional environments.

Additional Information: 

Please bring the following items:

  • Lunch is NOT included. Please BYO your own packed lunch or you are able to buy sandwiches from TRAX café, Platform 1, at Wellington Station.
  • Essential item: Sturdy footware suitable for an industrial facility e.g. steel toecaps if available, otherwise just fully covered shoes (NO open-toed sandals, jandals etc).
  • Something to take notes on at the time (laptop, good old fashioned pen/pencils and a notebook, whatever).  Workshop materials will be made available to download prior to and after the workshop.
  • High viz (orange) vest if they have one, otherwise we will supply some.

Timings below: 

  • Depart Wellington Station 08:00 hours to be at core store at 09:00 hours.
  • Finish: Depart core store at 16:30 hours to return to Wellington Station by 17:30 hours.

Minimum numbers required to run the workshop is 10, maximum number is 25. 

For any queries relating to this workshop please contact: Mark Lawrence, Miles Dunkin, Paul Viskovic

GeoNet and Geohazard Monitoring in Aotearoa: What We Do, How We Do It, and a Peek Behind the Scenes

Leaders: Ery Hughes, Libby Abbott, Rachael Pritchard-Thorsen, Te Pū Ao, (GNS Science)
Date: Monday 13th November
Time: 9am - 4pm
Cost: Free for conference attendees (tea/coffee and lunch is included. Transport to/from Avalon is not included)
Location: Avalon Campus of Te Pū Ao GNS Science (1 Fairway Drive, Avalon 5010) in Lower Hutt, which is a ~25 min walk from Naenae train station. 

Want to learn how the GeoNet programme at Te Pū Ao GNS Science monitors geohazards in Aotearoa? Interested in what type of jobs support monitoring in Aotearoa and how to access all the awesome data GeoNet collects? Come along to GNS Science and see the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre / Te Puna Mōrearea i te Rū where we monitor Aotearoa 24/7 for geohazards!

Additional Information:

  • The workshop will be hybrid (although some aspects will not be available for virtual attendees: lunch and NGMC tour)
  • Minimum numbers required to run the workshop is 20 in-person, maximum numbers for in-person is 60. 

For any queries relating to this workshop please contact: Ery Hughes, Libby Abbott, Rachael Pritchard-Thorsen

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Understanding Public Preparedness to Facilitate Realistic Natural Hazard Drills in Aotearoa New Zealand

Leaders: Aisling O’Kane (GNS Science and University of Canterbury) with stakeholder representatives from EQC, WREMO, NEMA and NIWA.
Date: Monday 13th November
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Cost: Free for conference attendees (light refreshments provided)
Location: Victoria University Wellington, Kelburn Campus

This workshop is designed to bring together hazard scientists, science communicators, policymakers and community stakeholders to work together to discuss, plan, and design public preparedness resources and hazard response scenarios which could be subsequently tested in schools, homes, and workplaces. The workshop will offer a forum to brainstorm new, innovative materials with a multihazard focus to raise the awareness and preparedness amongst people in Aotearoa New Zealand and empower the public to feel adequately trained and prepared to respond confidently to naturally hazardous events. 

Additional Information:

  • Lunch is NOT included, however light refreshments will be provided. 
  • If you have been involved in preparing any natural hazard preparedness resources, please bring these with you.
  • Minimum numbers required to run the workshop is 20, maximum number is 60. 

For any queries relating to this workshop please contact: Aisling O’Kane

Volcano Risk Communication in Aotearoa New Zealand

Leader: Julia Becker, Joint Centre for Disaster Research Massey University
Date: Monday 13th November
Time: 1 - 4pm
Cost:  Free for conference attendees
Location: Alan McDiarmid 104 room, Victoria University Wellington, Kelburn Campus

This workshop will commence with a series of brief presentations that highlight recent research or examples of practice for volcano risk communication.  Consideration will be given to how this work has, or can, inform readiness, reduction, response and recovery.  Second, we will discuss gaps in our understanding of volcano risk communication and consider the needs for future research and practice. We welcome a range of participants to our workshop including researchers undertaking risk communication research, researchers who have experience of engaging and communicating, practitioners and decision-makers, and community members, including Iwi, hapū, and Māori stakeholders.

Additional Information: 

  • Lunch is NOT included. Please BYO your own lunch or you are able to buy lunch from the cafes at Victoria University.
  • Minimum numbers required to run the workshop is 10, maximum number is 40. 

For any queries relating to this workshop please contact: Julia Becker

“Wanna See Something Cool?” Geoscience Communication for Engaging Education and Outreach

Leader: Jenny Stein, Geoscience Society of New Zealand
Date: Monday 13th November
Time: 9:30am - 4pm
Cost:  Free for conference attendees
Location: Cotton 216 room Victoria University Wellington, Kelburn Campus

Communicating geoscience well has numerous benefits for everyone involved. In this workshop we will explore, critique and develop practical skills for successfully communicating geoscience topics and concepts in outreach and education settings.

After ‘Developing your key messages’ with the Science Media Centre, we will spend the rest of the day exploring some of the following topics (depending on the group’s interests):

  • Knowing your audience; key considerations for successful geoscience communication
  • Communicating complexity
  • Compelling telling; how to craft engaging stories and narratives
  • Presentations skills; PowerPoints and public speaking
  • Attracting the eye; a crash-course in graphic design
  • Hands On; interactive geoscience activities and games
  • Mighty multimedia; tips for making your own simple videos
  • Contemporary communication channels; spotlight on social media
  • Other? (possible upon timely request)
Workshop participants are encouraged to prepare a 5–10-minute presentation about an education or outreach activity they have been involved in, to act as starting points for the day’s discussions.

Additional Information: 

  • Lunch is NOT included. Please BYO your own lunch or you are able to buy lunch from the cafes at Victoria University.
  • Please email your workshop topic preferences to geoid@gsnz.org.nz. 
  • Minimum numbers required to run the workshop is 10

For any queries relating to this workshop please contact: Jenny Stein

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Conference Organisers

Conferences & Events Ltd
Conference Manager: Ali Howard
 +64 4 384 1511 

This event is organised by Conferences & Events Ltd, Wellington, Auckland, Nelson & Nationwide.  We are a New Zealand business.