In this issue of Pipeline: There is still time to nominate a colleague for a stormwater award; register for the next Taumata Arowai update webinar; as the latest Association updates, industry news, events and job vacancies.
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Latest Updates
Taumata Arowai Update
3 May | Webinar
You are invited to join the next Taumata Arowai update webinar hosted by Water New Zealand. You will be brought up to date with the latest information about the work that the newly established regulatory authority has been doing, current activities and next steps in the regulatory journey. Register here
Three Waters Sector challenged by huge growth and infrastructure demands
Water New Zealand says new data just released shows the extent of the enormous challenges facing the water sector in New Zealand.
Chief executive Gillian Blythe says the three waters sector has responded to rising demands with a big jump in infrastructure spending in the last year and this is stretching the capacity of our service providers.
Please ensure your submission(s) for this year's awards are received by 4 pm Friday, 16 April 2021.
The awards available include:
- Stantec Stormwater Professional of the year - Beca Young Stormwater Professional of the year - Water New Zealand Paper of the year - WSP Innovation Showcase Award
Click here for more information on award nominations
Registrations are open
Let's make the comeback from our 2020 online event one to remember! Registrations for the Stormwater Conference & Expo 2021 are open and selling fast. We have limited numbers available for our Site Visits held on Friday, 14 May - if you have not yet registered for a site visit but would like to add it to your registration, please email waternz@avenues.co.nz.
Register now for the Drinking Water 101 – digital badge
27 Apr - 27 May
This is a fully online course designed to give you a basic understanding of drinking water and all the people and processes involved before it reaches your tap. It's a great introduction to drinking water and recommended for anyone working within the sector in any capacity.
We have been overwhelmed by the number of entries, capturing water in all its value but unfortunately due to technical difficulties, we are unable to have our photo competition voting system up and running for you today. We are working very hard to resolve the issues so, in the next few days, you will be able to vote on your favourite image.
Please keep a lookout on our website and our LinkedIn page for when voting opens.
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Water New Zealand Directory
Have you seen our latest NZ Infrastructure, Water & Environment Directory? This is a must-have resource - providing you with targeted information about who does what in the water sector.
New Zealand's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investment
The country's water workforce is struggling to keep up with huge growth and infrastructure demands as decades of underinvestment in pipes is finally being addressed.
Water New Zealand's latest National Performance Review shows $1.6 billion was spent on capital improvements last year.
Tauranga marae calls for Govt action over groundwater contamination
Whareroa Marae's environment manager is calling for urgent Government action over ongoing concerns about heavy industry contaminants in the area. Yesterday the Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirmed it was investigating reports that PFAS compounds had been recorded in groundwater in Mount Maunganui's industrial area, on a site near the marae.
Te Pohue School student inspired by drinking water treatment plant and storage tank visit
While most Kiwi school children aspire to be doctors, farmers or an All Black, one Te Pohue School student is now targeting a career as a drinking water engineer.
Use the RefillNZ app to find a fountain near you and be in to win
From April 16 to mid-May RefillNZ are challenging kiwis to find their public drinking fountains, refill, take a pic, post and enter, then you’ll go in the weekly draw to WIN great prizes and you’ll be helping to reduce plastic rubbish – a WIN for the environment.
Water Asset Data Standards Workshop and Opportunities for Digital Collaboration
The Smart Water Infrastructure Group alongside Beca, Building Innovation Partnership (BIP) and the Waikato Regional Asset Technical Accord (RATA) ran a hybrid workshop and networking with participants across the country to hear about Water Asset Data Standards, Data Quality Assessment and explore opportunities for digital collaboration in the water sector.
The review of the health response is now sitting with the Director-General of Health. The settlements of Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury Village are still getting drinking water from tankers, months after concerning levels of lead were discovered in the local supply.
Do you have insights, innovations and findings that can help water professionals succeed? We are accepting expressions of interest for Keynote Speakers, Workshops and Thought Leadership stream speakers
Earlybird and Group Registrations open Wednesday, 9 June
Save the date in your calendar to take advantage of the Earlybird discount and group registration packages and then you won't miss out on attending the largest water conference in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Land Treatment Collective, in collaboration with Water New Zealand, is pleased to present an Onsite Wastewater Workshop on Palmerston North on 3 May 2021 ahead of its conference (see more below). Come join the all-day workshop for On-site Wastewater Management (OWMS) to determine what are the OWMS issues in New Zealand. Specialists from each industry sector have been invited to make 15-minute presentations focused on core OWMS issues.
To register for the workshop see NZLTC conference below.
New Zealand Land Treatment Collective Conference & Workshop
4 - 6 May | Palmerston North
2021 edition of the New Zealand Land Treatment Collective Conference will be held at Hotel Coachman, Palmerston North starting on the 4th of May. It's a 3-day event on improving outcomes for land treatment.
The Water New Zealand Backflow Group will be holding its biennial conference in Lower Hutt 5-6 August 2021. The programme will include workshops, training, Water Services Bill and Joint Standard updates.
Leading the 3 Waters Operations Planning team, this is an interesting role with the day-to-day management of the three waters operational planning function and leadership of the operations planning team including strategic direction setting for the team in accordance with Council's policy, relevant legislation and community needs.
This role will provide strategic thought leadership across site-specific wastewater projects, involving treatment plant design and operation and will support the development of a technical strategy for Fonterra's wastewater and water projects at a national level.
This role of Trade Waste Specialist is a full time, permanent position, based at our Chapel Street Wastewater Treatment plant and the successful candidate will work alongside our current Trade waste specialist.
In this senior specialist position, you'll be leading your capable team of six by developing and motivating them using your proven leadership skills Apply Now
Senior Asset Planner
Help plan and manage safe and secure water supply and wastewater services for Tasman's growing communities and unique environments.
We are looking for a Manager - Utilities, a strategic leader with technical expertise who will develop and enhance a high performing utilities team, responsible for the successful and sustainable delivery of seven water and seven wastewater schemes across the Tararua District.
Are you an engineer with a passion for water and waste-water reticulation and treatment? Would you like to join an organisation that makes a difference?