Water reform challenges – a key focus at this week’s Water New Zealand conference

Water reforms and the long term sustainability of water will be a key focus at the Water New Zealand conference and expo this week (18-20 September) in Hamilton.

The conference is being opened by the Minister for the Environment, Hon David Parker and Local Government and Maori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta is speaking later in the day.

“We’re very pleased to be able to welcome key government Ministers to this year’s conference, especially given the ground-breaking reforms that the government is embarking on and the impact they will have across the entire country,” says Water New Zealand CEO John Pfahlert.

“This year one of two pre conference workshops will help update those working in the sector with the likely impact of the new regulatory process, while another will look at issues around wastewater – a key aspect of the Government’s recently announced Freshwater Programme.”

“International speakers include experts on urban water and the impact around climate change and supplying safe water without chlorination.”

The conference is the biggest event in the three waters calendar with more than 600 delegates from the sector and170 exhibits on display.

For a full programme, go here. Go here to read about each of our keynote speakers and here for full bios on all of the Thought Leadership speakers.