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Dates for your Diary Dates for your Diary

Dates for your Diary

2019 February 18 – 19 JLT Risk Management Forum.  James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington   February 26  Environmental Law Conference.  Crowne Plaza, Auckland   February 28 LGNZ Localism Symposium.  Harbourside Function Centre, Wellington  March 7  LGNZ Stakeholder Function.  Foxglove, Wellington   March 14...
New testing regime for on-site wastewater units 3 Waters

New testing regime for on-site wastewater units

Homeowners in many parts of the country have been wasting tens of thousands of dollars installing failing wastewater units while some regional and district councils have turned a blind eye, says Noel Roberts. He reports on steps to address the problem. Ray Hedgland is the manager of the On-site Effluent Treatment National Testing Programme...
2.23 billion reasons why container deposit schemes make sense Waste Management

2.23 billion reasons why container deposit schemes make sense

Overseas governments are getting tougher with manufacturers and producers of products and packaging. But New Zealand is lagging behind. Marty Hoffart sketched the arguments for change at the recent WasteMINZ Conference. He says there is no reason why a container deposit scheme could not be introduced here. FIND OUT...
Gear up for an interesting year in local government Management

Gear up for an interesting year in local government

SOLGM CEO Karen Thomas reflects on the 2018 local government year and predicts what the incumbent government will bring about next. This time last year I wrote a similar predictions piece against a backdrop of a newly-elected parliament, a change of government (in some ways unexpected) and a policy community coming to grips with what it...
Pumptracks bend to council needs Parks, Sport & Recreation

Pumptracks bend to council needs

ParkLife is now this country’s exclusive dealer for a new concept in pump track design and construction. The modular Pumptrack system offers councils 13 pre-designed layouts or the option of a bespoke track design. Built from composite components with a high level of UV resistance and weather proofing, Pumptrack’s “lock together” track...
EmGuard biodegradable plant guards Environment

EmGuard biodegradable plant guards

After over a year of field trials and a soft launch last year, Nelson-based conservation and ecology company FuturEcology is showcasing its EmGuard biodegradable plant guards. FuturEcology, which specialises in restoration and riparian work, developed the guards to help reduce the amount of plastic being used near waterways. Manufactured in this...
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