


WELCOME
Tēnā koutou,
On behalf of the Organising Committee for the 2025 Joint Conference of the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society (NZFSS) and the Australian Freshwater Science Society (AFSS), we invite you to submit an abstract via the call for abstracts form and register NOW for the 2025 conference.
Conference Information:
Dates: Monday 1 December to Thursday 4 December 2025
Venue: Te Pae Christchurch is a world-class convention centre, located in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch
View the Programme at a Glance HERE, full programme released in September
The conference theme,“Fresh water in flux: challenges and opportunities in an uncertain world”, highlights the dynamic and evolving nature of our freshwater ecosystems and their governance. This theme underscores the pivotal role of working together in addressing the complex issues affecting fresh water and emphasizes the importance of innovation in freshwater science and management

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Sunday 30th November – Exhibitors set up & Pre-Conference Registration
Monday 1st December – Conference Day 1, Early Career event & Welcome Function
Tuesday 2nd December – Conference Day 2, Poster Session, SWIM & Early Career event
Wednesday 3rd December – Conference Day 3 & Conference Gala Dinner
Thursday 4th December – Field Trips
SPONSORSHIP
