Modelling Symposium has moved online 

10-11 March | Online 

Due to the change in COVID-19 alert levels, the Modelling Symposium will now be an online event.

If you have already registered, you should have received an email with details on how to join and information about your refund for the consequent price reduction. If you have not received an email please contact Katrina.guy@waternz.org.nz.

If you haven’t registered, we have a range of online registrations available to make sure everyone can find out how new modelling developments are helping decision-makers face current issues in the water industry.

Register Here 

As it’s now vital to limit social contact, we hope you can understand the steps we’re taking to help keep our staff and attendees safe and help prevent the further spread of the virus.

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Expo stands going live next week

Water New Zealand Conference & Expo 

The Water New Zealand Conference and Expo 2021 will be held at Claudelands in Hamilton from Tues 21 - Thurs 23 September.

If you are planning to participate in this popular expo, below are the dates the different expo stands go on sale. Remember - you must be a current Corporate Member with Water New Zealand before you book a stand. Please contact Pip Donnelly for membership enquiries:enquiries@waternz.org.nz

• 3+ stand go live at midday – Wednesday, 10 March
• Double stand bookings go live at midday - Thursday, 11 March
• Single stand bookings open at midday - Friday, 12 March

Click here for all your important booking information.

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Te Mana o te Wai in the water services sector

23 & 30 March | Online 

The Water Services Bill introduces a requirement that all those exercising functions, powers and duties have to give effect to Te Mana o te Wai. Water New Zealand has produced a guide and will be hosting a series of webinars to introduce the new document. 

Water New Zealand President, Helen Atkins will discuss how it can assist members to understand key concepts and values underpinning the Māori world view of the environment. The guide focuses on the meaning of Te Mana o te Wai as that term is used in the National Policy Statement on Freshwater 2020.

23 March 2021 – The first webinar is designed for the Water New Zealand general membership. 

Register Here

30 March 2021 –The second webinar is designed with Councils in mind.

Register Here 

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Drinking Water 101 – Digital Badge is coming soon

This fully online course is designed to assist you with a basic understanding of drinking water and all the people and processes involved prior to it reaching your tap. On successful completion, you will be awarded with a digital badge.

Keep a lookout on our website next week for more information. 

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Stormwater 2021 draft conference programme is LIVE

12 - 14 May | Trustpower Baypark, Tauranga 

The Stormwater Conference & Expo 2021 programme has been released. Subject to change, this programme will see two and a half days of content followed by an afternoon of site visits. With around 60+ presentations including Keynote speakers - this programme is full of content to entertain, inspire and educate.

Click here to view the programme

Not registered yet?

Earlybird rates for the Stormwater Conference & Expo 2021 are still available up until Friday, 19 March.

Click here for more information on registrations and to secure a great rate early.