STARTERS: WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 1997 5.30 - 8.30pm Conference Registration 6.00pm - Special Function Hosted by the Prime Minister and the New Zealand Government. 6.00pm - Introduction to the Conference A welcome to Te Papa Tongarewa, a special preview of the museum followed by refreshments and nibbles. 7.30pm - The Networking Market Place. DAY ONE THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 1997 8.30am Opening Address: Prime Minister Plenary: New Zealand's Current and Future Population Dynamics Speaker: Len Cook An overview of current and future trends in population size, structure and dynamics to assist Conference participants to contribute to the Conference objectives of understanding the implications of population issues for achieving New Zealand's strategic economic and social objectives. Plenary: International Perspective on Demographic and Economic Impacts of Immigration Speaker: Dr James Smith Providing a sound context for considering population and immigration issues, Dr Smith will draw on the most recent international research findings of the demographic and economic impacts of immigration considered in the wider context of population dynamics. Noon - Lunch Plenary: Population Change and the Role of Immigration Speakers: Prof. Ian Pool and Prof. Richard Bedford Providing a link within the conference programme between the demographic information about population dynamics, and the requirements of policy and decision makers. This session explore a number of important population issues for New Zealand. Plenary: Population Change, Education, Skills and Growth Speaker: Paula Rebstock An overview of the relationships between population change and labour market growth, education and skill development and urban expansion. The implications for economic growth, enterprise, innovation including economic and social participation will be considered. Panel Discussions Choose one only (See Content details for Session 1 on Page 7) 1A Population Change and the Labour Market 1B Population Change, Education and Skill Development and Growth 1C The Successful Settlement of Migrants and Relevant Factors for Setting Immigration Targets Evening The Conference Dinner (Optional) Pre-dinner drinks, gala dinner and entertainment DAY TWO: FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 1997 8.30am - Review and Preview Address: Deputy Prime Minister Introduction and comments on the previous day Plenary: Population Change and Economic and Social Participation An overview of how New Zealand's communities and its society may change over the forthcoming generation and beyond, may including: the implications of this for social and economic participation. Panel Discussions Choose one only (See Content details for Session 2 on Page 7) 2A Population Change and Social Services 2B Population Change and Urban Expansion and Infrastructure 2C Population Change, National Identity, Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Development 2D Population Change and Conservation, Environment and Recreation Noon - Lunch Plenary: Population Change and Economic Growth and Development Speaker: Sir Tipene O'Regan An overview of the links between population change, economic growth, business and Maori development looking at the implications of population change for economic growth and development, Maori development and international linkages. Panel Discussions Choose one only (See Content details for Session 3 on Page 8) 3A Population Change and Maori Development 3B Population Change and the Business Sector 3C Population Change and International Linkages Summing Up Closing Address: Minister of Immigration

THE NETWORKING MARKET PLACE On Wednesday evening, we gather in a social and sociable way to launch this conference, the first New Zealand Population Conference. We will take the opportunity to be shown the magnificent new museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, a place rich in our history and culture. The network market place will be a special and relaxed opportunity for people to informally gather in groups and make contact with others from around the country sharing similar interests as your own. Discussion tables with signs announcing interest and discussion areas will sprout up all over the "piazza" as ethnic, industry, issue, sector and social groups meet up and discuss the next days issues.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS Expanded detail Panel discussions will need to be limited in numbers of around 120 people and will therefore have to be available on a "first registered with full payment, first served" basis. The calibre of the speakers will make the choice of panel discussions difficult and some of the panel discussions will fill very quickly. You have the opportunity to select from at least three panel discussions per session; mark your panel discussion selections in order of preference (1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice) clearly on the registration form. You will be able to attend only one panel discussion per session. If your first choice of panel discussion is over booked your second (or third) choice will, where possible, be allocated. Every effort will be made to meet your first choice of panel discussion, we will advise you of this with your receipt in October.