Water New Zealand

Waiora Aotearoa

Your water community

We share knowledge and bring expertise together to uphold the mana of water for Aotearoa New Zealand

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Industry News

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Wellington water supply: Leaks and limits a focus as El Niño summer looms

08 Dec 2023

The boss of Wellington Water is defending asking the public to think carefully about water usage, despite thousands of leaks being identified across the region.

There's a one-in-four chance the region will enter level four water restrictions this summer, meaning all outdoor water use would be banned and indoor use would be cut by half.

A way through the disarray of new and old water reforms

05 Dec 2023

New Plymouth Mayor, Neil Holdom Opinion: Water reform presents an early challenge for our new government and will financially impact every New Zealand household and business in perpetuity.

Polluted waterways: New Zealand’s huge clean-up challenge revealed in report

30 Nov 2023

Just as Kiwis get set to head to their favourite summer swimming holes, scientists have laid out the massive challenge New Zealand faces in cleaning up its polluted rivers and lakes.

Upcoming Events

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12 Mar

Christchurch

Modelling Symposium 2024

Call for Abstracts and Workshops now live!

Help us celebrate the 25th year of the Modelling Group coming into existence

$690.00 Members

$920.00 Non Members

15 May

Wellington

Stormwater Conference 2024

The call for ABSTRACTS is NOW LIVE and will close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 31 January 2024.

Publications & Resources

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submissions

Water New Zealand makes submissions on behalf of members to Parliament on issues that relate to the core values of the association and its members.

We work with partners and use the extensive knowledge within our membership to provide training and development opportunities across a wide range of skill sets and careers. These training opportunities are a popular means for water sector professionals to grow their understanding of the water sector and the opportunities available.

Technical Documents prepared by Water New Zealand, and in conjunction with industry partners, are available for download through our resource hub.

Our Water journal contains industry updates, feature articles, industry leader profiles, thought leadership pieces and the latest news in scientific and research and water policy.