A new independent advisory group which aims to tackle the dire lack of training opportunities in the water and wastewater sector has just been established. The new group, made of water industry representatives, will be administered by Water New Zealand, and will provide much-needed advice on all aspects of water industry education and...
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...
The local government year is kicking off fast. So, we thought we’d spell out the deadlines and options for entering upcoming awards, scoring scholarships and nailing down opportunities for getting your work showcased at conferences. Here’s a quick guide.
Friday February 8: 5pm
Entries close for 2019 McGredy Winder SOLGM Excellence...
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...
