The Backflow Prevention Special Interest Group has developed a web-based database of Approved Backflow Technicians (ABTs). ABT's have a thorough knowledge of backflow prevention and cross connection control, and will have attended and passed an approved 40-hour Backflow course. The purpose of this database is to provide confidence to those who search the site, that these testers have met the pre-requisite standard.

Water New Zealand administrates the BOC Where There's Water Community Environmental Grants programme, which provides funding for projects that help the community understand, maintain, protect and improve their water environment. Find out more.

The IWA is a global network of water professionals, spanning the continuum between research and practice and covering all facets of the water cycle. See here for the IWA webpage hosted by Water New Zealand.

The New Zealand Water Environment Training Academy is a joint venture between Water New Zealand and Opus International Consultants with the purpose of facilitating training and development opportunities across all sectors of the broader water and wastes industry.

The Water Services Managers’ Group (WSMG) is made up of Territorial Local Authorities or their agents who are responsible for the management of water supply, trunk sewers, local reticulation, sewage treatment and stormwater assets. Find out more.

The New Zealand Wastewater Information Database is a database providing information on wastewater treatment plants in New Zealand, and treatment techniques used. The database was established by Water New Zealand, the Water Services Managers' Group of Water New Zealand, and the Ministry for the Environment.

AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organisation of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the drinking water community.

Water New Zealand has a close affiliation with the Australian Water Association, maintaining regular contact with activities of the AWA and with members regularly travelling to conferences and seminars in Australia, with formal representation at each of the respective annual conferences. Water New Zealand members have access to the AWA Bookshop and can order publications direct from them or through the Water New Zealand Office.

The Australasian Biosolids partnership is an AWA-led industry funded initiative to lead public engagement and provide technical support to those working in the industry in areas of biosolids mangement.
Click on the links below to view the Australasian Biosolids Partnership documents:
ABP Business Plan 2008 - This Mission of the Australasian Biosolids Partnership is to promote and support the sustainable management of biosolids.
ABP Progress Report 2007-8 - This report outlines the key achievements of 2007-8 and outlines the priority activities set out in the Business Plan.
ABP Proposal 2009 - This proposal is for funding support to help sustain the Australasian Biosolids Partnership.

A number of Water New Zealand members are also members of CIWEM. New Zealand members form the CIWEM subgroup. The group represents the interests of the New Zealand CIWEM members on the Institution Council. The possibility of establishing a formal New Zealand Branch is under consideration.

Water New Zealand is the Member Association for WEF in New Zealand. The American-based WEF is a major water organisation with a prominent research arm. The New Zealand WEF Director is appointed by the Board of Water New Zealand. Any member of Water New Zealand can apply to become a member of WEF.

Earn as you learn! Water Industry Training, part of the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation (ITO), administers training for people in the water and wastewater industries in New Zealand. Created by industry through the initiatives of Water New Zealand, Water Industry Training has a focus on qualifications recognised under the national qualifications framework.

Water Industry Operations Group of New Zealand Incorporated is a group set up by a committed group of water and wastewater industry operations professionals, for all water and wastewater professionals and other involved individuals and organisations.

Water New Zealand is an associate member of WSAA, the Australian organisation representing primarily urban water utilites across Australia (and North Shore City, Watercare Services and Metrowater in New Zealand).

Water New Zealand members have access to the WSAA Bookshop and can order publications through Water New Zealand.