Alan Titchall reports from the two-day Water Summit 2018, attended by local government delegates, industry experts and central government officials, who will be implementing regulatory water change in the future.
As LGNZ president Dave Cull pointed out in his opening address, a summit on delivering future three waters solutions...
Water New Zealand CEO John Pfahlert has said that last year’s outbreak of gastroenteritis in Havelock North has raised an “elephant in the room” about the structure of local government. Ruth Le Pla attended the recent LGNZ Freshwater Symposium in Wellington where he presented his ideas.
Water New Zealand CEO John Pfahlert has...
This paper, Supporting Tauranga City Council's Integrated Stormwater Project, was presented at Water New Zealand’s 2017 Stormwater Conference. By Carl Johnson (DHI, Auckland).
ABSTRACT A large storm event occurred in Tauranga in April 2013. Consequently, Tauranga City Council (TCC) came under significant pressure to remedy the flood...
This paper 'Climate Change Effects on Aquatic Ecology and the Future for Stormwater Management', was presented at Water New Zealand’s 2017 Stormwater Conference. By Paul Battersby & Emily Jones (both from Opus International Consultants).
ABSTRACT
Climate change is predicted to have varying effects on the regions of New Zealand....
A new joint venture project aimed at helping councils make better decisions around when to replace water pipes could save millions of dollars. By John Pfahlert, CEO of Water New Zealand and Canterbury University Quake Centre manager Greg Preston.
A joint initiative between Water New Zealand, the Institute of Public Works Engineering...
Significant challenges lie ahead for stormwater management. A number of critical factors are creating a pressing need to update and modify how we deal with our stormwater. MARY SEARLE BELL delves into the future.
Rising urbanisation and the effects of climate change are demanding local authorities review and revise how they deal...
Plans for New Zealand's coastal cities must take into account ways to accommodate higher sea levels. By Liam Foster from Opus International Consultants.
Rising seas will be one of the greatest challenges that our communities, and in particular our coastal cities, face. Only a proactive and unified approach will give us the chance to...
Water New Zealand has released its latest National Performance Review (NPR) an annual review of water, wastewater and stormwater services. Participation is voluntarily undertaken by councils looking to progressively improve performance.
This year’s report collates data from 31 participants providing services to over 70 percent of New...
