Water New Zealand

Waiora Aotearoa

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

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Free water tanks build resilience for remote Northland rural communities

09 May 2024

Almost 100 free water tanks have changed lives and built drought resilience for vulnerable, isolated rural communities in Northland.

The new tanks have been installed in response to the region’s 2019-20 drought, which exposed significant water poverty across Te Tai Tōkerau in vulnerable rural communities without access to public water supply. This resulted in the New Zealand Army being brought in to deliver water to communities without town water supply.

National water regulator keeps close eye on capital water woes

09 May 2024

The country's water services regulator says Wellington Water's actions over the next eight months will be critical to ensure the capital has enough drinking water.

But Taumata Arowai head of regulatory Steve Taylor says the Wellington metropolitan area may still face water restrictions next summer.

"We all share the same goal: ensuring the community has enough water to meet households' basic needs and that public health is not put at risk. It's essential that appropriate, incremental actions are taken over the next six to eight months to support this."

Another Havelock North? Govt undoing protections for drinking water safety

08 May 2024

After the world’s largest recorded campylobacteriosis outbreak occurred in Havelock North in 2016, the National-led Government established a formal inquiry into what went wrong and lessons for the future. This led to policy changes to strengthen the protection of source water and improve the country’s drinking water supply system.

These changes included introducing Te Mana o te Wai, the central decision-making framework in the country’s national freshwater policy.

Upcoming Events

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15 May

Wellington

Stormwater Conference 2024

Draft Programme Out Now!

25 Sep

Hamilton

Water New Zealand Conference & Expo 2024

25 - 27 September 2024

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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.