Welcome to Water New Zealand Bookshop. The Association both publishes and distributes a number of industry-related manuals and guidelines, conference and seminar papers.

To see what is available to purchase, view the list of publications below or take a look at the Bookshop Order Form. Please note that some publications are also available to download. If you are interested in any other publications or have any questions please contact the Water New Zealand office.

Water New Zealand offers the following publications:

• Water New Zealand Guidelines
• Manuals
• Water New Zealand Codes of Practice
• Annual Conference Papers
• Educational Booklets
• Other Publications

Water New Zealand Guidelines

Biosolids Guidelines 2003

The Guidelines for the safe application of Biosolids to land in New Zealand were produced by Water New Zealand in conjunction with the Ministry for the Environment in August 2003. The project was a joint initiative of the wastewater industry, central and local government and other key stakeholders. The guidelines contain information and recommendations to assist producer dischargers and regulators (Regional Councils) to manage the discharge of biosolids to land in New Zealand.

Constructed Wetland Guidelines 4.3 MB

Produced in association with NIWA, these illustrated guidelines provide basic guidance for treatment wetland designers and operators with interest in plant establishment and management in constructed wastewater treatment wetlands.

Draft Oxidation Pond Guidelines 2005

IMPORTANT NOTICE: During the 2006 annual conference, questions were raised regarding the value of the Draft Oxidation Pond Guidelines 2005 developed by the Ministry for the Environment. In early June, Water New Zealand in collaboration with MfE, held a meeting where a technical committee was established. The guidelines as they currently exist were discussed and areas in need of further work were identified. Watch this space for the final guidelines.

National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the NZ Water Industry 2001

New Zealand Infrastructure Asset Grading Guidelines 1999

On-site Stormwater Management Guidelines

The On-Site Stormwater Management Guideline provides stormwater design professionals with the information they need to select and design appropriate on-site stormwater management devices for the majority of applications in New Zealand. The guideline is divided into sections for easier download and available here:

Water New Zealand Manuals

Visual Assessment Manual for Utility Assets 2008

Benchmarking of Water Losses in New Zealand Manual 2002

Management of Water Treatment Plant Residuals 1998

Manual for Wastewater Odour Management 2000

New Zealand Asbestos Cement Watermain Manual 2001

New Zealand Infiltration & Inflow Control Manual 1996

New Zealand Pipe Inspection Manual May 2006

Water New Zealand Codes of Practice

Backflow Prevention for Drinking Water Suppliers Code of Practice 2006

Water Meter Code of Practice 2003

Annual Conference Papers

Full papers of the Annual Conference are published on CD-Rom. Registered conference delegates receive the papers; however members may purchase the CD-Rom or copies of individual papers from the office.

Back Issues of conference papers are also available from the Water New Zealand Bookshop.

Copies on CD-Rom are available from Water New Zealand. For all enquiries the Bookshop Liaison.

Educational Booklets

Please contact the Bookshop Liaison for any information regarding these booklets.

To place an order, please complete a bookshop order form and fax, email, or post to Water New Zealand.

The Story of Drinking Water 5.4MB The Story of Drinking Water is a colourful, informative booklet providing an overview of the importance of freshwater and the water supply system. The three elements of water supply - source, treatment and distribution - are described using bright and easy-to-follow diagrams and text. Children’s activities and water saving tips can be found towards the end.
The Story of Your Septic Tank System 1.2MB The Story of Your Septic Tank System brochure is designed to assist everyday New Zealanders in the management and understanding of the disposal and treatment of their household wastewater. With colourful illustrations and simple narrative, function and mechanisms of the septic tank system are described, followed by handy tips to help keep your system healthy and well maintained.
Keep it Clean - Preventing Stormwater Pollution 5.5MB Keep it Clean is the latest booklet to be released by the Association and offers tips and ideas on preventing stormwater pollution. This booklet is essential reading for all those Kiwi "D.I.Y'ers" wanting simple and practical advice on carrying out home handiwork, such as painting, water-blasting and car maintenance, without impacting on local streams, rivers and other waterways.
Savings in your House 5.5MB Savings in your House is designed to encourage water conservation around the home by offering simple yet effective tips which help to make the move into a water efficient lifestyle effortless and practical for all New Zealanders. As well as covering all indoor and outdoor areas of the house, the rural dairy farm, and private rainwater collection, this booklet includes water-wise project ideas and links to online games for school aged children.

Other Publications

Identification and Characterisation of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in Treated Sewage Water

National Study for the Composition of Sewage Sludge 1998

New Zealand Small Water Systems Survey 2002

Stormwater Directory

Sustainable Drainage Management Field Guide

Edited by Dr Henry R Hudson of Environmental Management Associates. Available for purchase or download by clicking the link.

H2O-DS: Hillslopes to Ocean: Decision Support System for Sustainable Drainage Management

Edited by Dr Henry R Hudson