Don't miss out on great deals! Earlybird and Group registrations close 16 July
Individual Earlybird and Group registrations close Friday, 16 July 2021 for the 2021 Water New Zealand Conference & Expo at the Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton from 21-23 September.
Register today to secure your Individual Earlybird rates and Group packages and don't forget to register for the pre-conference workshop - listen to Taumata Arowai and the Department of Internal Affairs discuss the three pou (pillars) of water reform.
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Water New Zealand Excellence Awards - calling for nominations
The Water New Zealand Excellence Awards are an important opportunity to recognise excellence and achievement across the water sector.
Nominations for the 2021 Water New Zealand Excellence Awards open on Monday, 12 July.
We are seeking nominations for seven awards covering outstanding achievements from young water professionals and trainees, and excellence across health and safety and projects. This year we are introducing a new award the Environmental Sustainability Project Award - to reflect the changing focus of the sector and highlight the importance of protecting the mauri of the wai.
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The latest Water is out now
The July/August edition of Water should be on your desks this week and it will be available to read online. Read about our Stormwater Award winners, the latest Taumata Arowai developments, celebrating Matariki and how you can help encourage our next generation of water professionals - and plenty more.
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Backflow Conference 2021
5-6 August | Lower Hutt
Do you or your organisation have the tools and insights to keep up to date with the changes happening within backflow prevention?
The 2021 Backflow Conference will provide you with the opportunity to gain industry insights and get ahead of the changes happening in the sector. You will hear from Taumata Arowai – the new water regulator who will discuss the new drinking water standards and how they affect suppliers. This conference is not only about learning but collaboration too. You can have your say on the changes being made to backflow prevention in the Water Services Bill.
You will also be able to attend the backflow training refresher workshop, learn about the new training standards and meet with your peers.
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Three Waters Reform Update webinar
21 July | Online
The next stage of the Government’s three water reform proposal was released on Wednesday 30 June. The release included three (out of four) cabinet papers outlining the intention to establish four new publicly-owned water service entities. The fourth cabinet paper will address proposed arrangements for transitioning to and implementing the new system. That paper is due to be made public shortly.
Gillian Blythe and Noel Roberts will talk about the proposals and provide updates on developments.
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Water New Zealand Nominations for Appointed Board members
Notice is given for the call for nominations for Appointed Board Members. The closing date for nominations is Tuesday, 3 August 2021 at 4.00 pm. This year three positions are available.
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