Water New Zealand Updates http://www.waternz.org.nz/rss.xml Keep up to date with Water New Zealand News and events. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Tue, 15 May 2012 11:10:36 +1200 New Job Vacancy - Dunedin AMP & Strategy Awards - Dunedin City Council http://www.waternz.org.nz/vacancy3.htmlTue, 15 May 2012 11:10:36 +1200 New Job Vacancy - Wellington Water/Wastewater Engineer or Scientist - Water New Zealandhttp://www.waternz.org.nz/vacancy1.htmlTue, 08 May 2012 15:55:19 +1200 Backflow Group Newsletter - Flowback issue 8 To check out Issue 8 of the Backflow Group Newsletter go to the Backflow webpage The newsletters are listed on the left hand side of the page under Flow Back.http://www.waternz.org.nz/backflowprevention.htmlMon, 07 May 2012 12:24:24 +1200 New Job Vacancy - WaikatoReticulated Servicemen - Waikato District Councilhttp://www.waternz.org.nz/vacancy2.htmlTue, 10 Apr 2012 11:38:54 +1200 Green Ribbon Awards 2012 - Nominations Open For more information visit www.mfe.govt.nz/greenribbon ]]>http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/awards/green-ribbon.htmlFri, 16 Mar 2012 16:41:34 +1300 The Drinking Water Forum SOLGM, in association with Water New Zealand and Ingenium, has designed this Forum for anyone with an interest in drinking water issues, including water engineers, civil contractors, Chief Executives and elected members. http://waternz.org.nz/events.html#dwfTue, 13 Mar 2012 16:12:38 +1300 Markets and Water Quality SymposiumWellington, April 3: a symposium featuring recent policy-relevant work on water quality management in New Zealand.

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]]>http://waternz.org.nz/events.html#national_eventsMon, 20 Feb 2012 16:42:52 +1300 Seminar: Lake Ecosystem Restoration NZ (LERNZ)Scientific Tools Update on the topics of pest fish management and monitoring techniques, and harmful algal bloom management and monitoring techniques.

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]]>http://waternz.org.nz/events.html#national_eventsMon, 20 Feb 2012 15:44:25 +1300 Seminar: Lake Ecosystem Restoration NZ (LERNZ)Scientific Tools Update on the following topics: 1. Pest fish management and monitoring techniques 2. Harmful algal bloom management and monitoring techniques See our events page for more information and other upcoming events. http://waternz.org.nz/events.html#national_eventsMon, 20 Feb 2012 15:25:19 +1300 Water New Zealand's Strategic PlanWater New Zealand's Strategic Plan 2012 - clarifying our organisation's role and where we wish to be in the future.http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/board/120124_2012_strategic_plan%5B1%5D.pdfWed, 01 Feb 2012 15:38:36 +1300 Media Release: US Water Crisis Develops - Lessons for Water Management in New Zealandhere.]]>http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/events/120124_prof_robert_glennon_media_release[1].pdfTue, 24 Jan 2012 12:06:19 +1300 Professor Robert Glennon Lectures: Feb 2012 - Hamilton, Wellington, ChristchurchWater New Zealand and the Royal Society of New Zealand have arranged a series of public lectures by Professor Robert Glennon on the crisis facing the United States in the management of its freshwater. See our events page for more information.http://www.waternz.org.nz/events.html#national_eventsThu, 15 Dec 2011 11:23:01 +1300 Media Release: Conservation Authority Recommendations Supportedhere.]]>http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/comment_and_submissions/111206_mediarelease_conservation_authority_recommendations.pdfWed, 07 Dec 2011 10:14:20 +1300 Stormwater SIG 2012 ConferenceThe Stormwater Special Interest Group will be holding their 2012 Conference on 10-11 May 2012. For more information go to the Stormwater SIG homepage. http://www.waternz.org.nz/stormwater_conference.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 14:42:13 +1300 Draft Policy - Central LeadershipThe Water New Zealand Board has reviewed and substantively revised its policy on central leadership, and invites membership comment.http://www.waternz.org.nz/comment_and_submissions.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 10:02:35 +1300 Information on Completion of Section 12 of Drinking Water StandardsIn September we wrote to the Ministry of Health seeking information on completion of Section 12 of the drinking water standards covering rural agricultural drinking water supplies. Read the Ministry's response.http://www.waternz.org.nz/whats_new.html#novemberMon, 07 Nov 2011 14:37:15 +1300 SWANS SIG Newsletter #15See the latest SWANS-SIG newsletter, packed with insight and information for the small wastewater industry.http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/sigs/swans/newsletter_oct_11.pdfFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:34:24 +1300 Backflow Group Newsletter - Flowback Issue 7 To check out Issue 7 of the Backflow Group Newsletter go to the Backflow webpage The newsletters are listed on the left hand side of the page under Flow Back.http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/sigs/backflow/flowback_issue7.pdfMon, 03 Oct 2011 14:38:31 +1300 Backflow SIG updated Backflow Testing Industry StandardThe Backflow Testing Industry Standard has been updated. To view the updated standard and test reports visit the website. http://www.waternz.org.nz/backflow_testing_industry_standard.htmlFri, 30 Sep 2011 12:45:14 +1300 Erosion and Sediment Control Course - Dunedin CCThe Dunedin City Council will be facilitating an erosion and sediment control training workshop in Dunedin, from 9-10 November. The course will incorporate a mix of classroom learning and practical site visits, and is primarily aimed at people such as District & Regional Council Staff, Engineers, Surveyors and Planners. See the website for more information and to register online.https://www.dunedinwater.co.nz/easWed, 21 Sep 2011 11:01:01 +1200 Know an exceptional young water professional?Nominations for the CH2M Beca Young Water Professional of the Year Award have been extended until September 30. The award recognises those who have demonstrated excellence in the early stages of their career. See the awards page to download a nomination form, and for information on other awards.http://www.waternz.org.nz/annualconference_awards.htmlMon, 05 Sep 2011 16:29:51 +1200 International microbial water science meeting - Rotorua IWA's "Health-Related Water Microbiology" Group will be holding a meeting from September 18-23. Be in quick to catch a varied programme including catchment protection, water pollution and diseases, water and sanitation in developing countries and much more. On Friday there will also be a workshop on extreme events; earthquakes (NZ, Japan, Spain) and floods (Australia). This meeting coincides with the IWA's Diffuse Pollution Group conference in Rotorua. See the website for more information. http://www.on-cue.co.nz/hrwm2011/index.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:14:18 +1200 Wastewater Treatment Course - Don't miss out! NZWETA course for Principles and Trends of Wastewater Treatment, in Hamilton in July and Wellington in October. Great for graduates, planners, resource and building consent officers and more. See the website for more information. http://nzweta.trainingplatform.co.nz/courses/14-principles-and-trends-of-wastewater-treatment Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:04:48 +1200 New Awards Page See the Water New Zealand Awards webpage for information on all our Awards, including past recipients. http://www.waternz.org.nz/awards.html Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:25:29 +1200 IWC Water Leader Scholarships 2012 Scholarships are now open to study the International WaterCentre's Master of Integrated Water Management (Australia). Applications close 1 August 2011. http://www.watercentre.org/education/programs/scholarships/iwc-scholarships Thu, 19 May 2011 11:43:04 +1200 New Look Greenpages! The New Zealand Greenpages online directory has been updated. Search now for the latest listings of suppliers of goods and services to New Zealand's infrastructure, water and environmental sectors. Get listed in the directory and raise your profile in the industry. http://www.nzgreenpages.org/index.cfm Mon, 09 May 2011 15:16:59 +1200 NZ Engineering Excellence Awards: Entries Open Entries are now open for the 2011 New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards. There are two sets of awards, Awards Recognisiong People for individuals or teams or the Project and Product Awards which are for companies. See the website for more information. http://www.nzeeawards.org.nz/2011/awards-2011.cfm Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:41:42 +1200 WERF Award for Excellence in Innovation The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), is offering a new award to recognise organisations that have made improvements to wastewater and stormwater collection, storage or treatment operations, facilities, or processes by applying WERF research. See the website for information on eligibility and how to apply. http://www.werf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=15676&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:20:31 +1200 Media Release: Towards Better Water Management http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/comment_and_submissions/110325_mediarelease_towards_better_water_management.pdf Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:15:18 +1300 Report: Benchmarking of water utilities The summary report of the Water NZ National Performance Review 2009/2010 is now available. http://www.waternz.org.nz/nationalperformancereview.html Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:12:34 +1300 Media Release: Big numbers in water survey A report released yesterday highlights the sheer scale of the infrastructure required to provide water services to New Zealand towns. http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/comment_and_submissions/110322_%20mediarelease_benchmarking_exercise.pdf Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:04:40 +1300 Submission: Marine and Coastal Area Bill Read the joint submission from Water New Zealand, IPENZ and Ingenium to the Maori Affairs Committee on the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill. http://www.waternz.org.nz/documents/comment_and_submissions/110314_submission_marine_coastal_bill.pdf Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:53:09 +1300