Latest Updates
Government's Water Reforms Update
Recently the Government unveiled its proposed reforms to the regulation of drinking water. Water New Zealand has been keeping a close watch on the developments and we’ve produced a short video detailing the proposed changes.
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Stormwater Conference 2020 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
If your company is keen on developing or enhancing business relationships at the Stormwater Conference, this document may be of interest to you.
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Expo site bookings are now live!
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Resource Management System: A comprehensive Review
The Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the resource management system with a focus on the RMA.
Water New Zealand will be preparing a submission, find out how you can include your feedback by clicking the link below.
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National Climate Change Risk Assessment - Reference Group Appointment
Our Technical Manager, Noel Roberts, has been appointed as the Water New Zealand representative for this reference group.
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Water New Zealand Submission
Water New Zealand photo competition 2020
Details for the 2020 Water New Zealand photo competition will be released shortly. This is a reminder to start snapping your water photos over your summer holidays!
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Industry News
Productivity Commission - Draft Report 2 Released - Employment, Labour Markets And Income
Today the Commission released their second draft report for our Technological change and future of work inquiry looking at Employment, labour markets and income in New Zealand.
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Healthy Waters Team Wins Big at Landscape and Engineering Awards
Auckland Council's Healthy Waters team, in partnership with Fulton Hogan, Boffa Miskell and AECOM, picked up four awards the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Awards and one at the Engineering New Zealand ENVI Awards last week for the Te Auaunga stream restoration project.
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Dunedin Faces Summer without Largest Water Supply
Dunedin will not run out of water after a massive fire damaged the city's water supply, but it will come at a cost.
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Infrastructure New Zealand Media Release
NZ Association of Scientists Press Release
Brave Blue World
Watch this trailer for a film made by the Brave Blue World Foundation. It will be launched in the USA on 16 December. It tells the story about pioneers and innovators who are addressing global water and sanitation challenges. We will distribute the full film when it comes to hand.
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National Green Infrastructure Certification Programme
27 - 29 November, Auckland
The National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) is the industry standard for national green infrastructure (GI) certification.
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IPWEA Joint Wellington/Taranaki and East Coast Branch Meeting
29 November, Hastings
Join the IPWEA for their Wellington / Taranaki and East Coast joint Branch meeting.
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2020 AWA/IWA Australia-New Zealand YWP Conference
12 - 13 March 2020, Brisbane
Programme Highlights:
- Three streams running over the two days featuring 24 technical presentations and 12 inspiring water stories
- Five interactive workshops to get you thinking and collaborating with other Young Water Professionals
- Structured networking opportunities including the conference dinner, amazing race, site tours and more
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Training Co-ordinator
Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand’s increasing involvement in water industry education and training has necessitated the creation of a new position to support our training and education initiatives. If you are interested in joining our vibrant, outcome focused, go-ahead team, have a look at the job description. Link >

Water and Wastewater Operations Manager
Matamata-Piako District Council
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Water and Wastewater Operations Manager based in our Te Aroha office.
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Water Quality/Ecology Science Officer
Gisborne District Council
This role plays a key role within Council enabling the better management of our freshwater resources. We are seeking someone with two years or more experience in freshwater ecology.
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Water Technician
South Taranaki District Council
We are currently seeking a Wastewater Technician to fill a full time and permanent vacancy.
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