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700 Delegates Gather In Auckland To Face Our Growing Flood Challenge
Monday, 11 May 2026, 8:15 am | Water New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand is already experiencing the impacts of more intense rainfall and increasingly frequent flooding events linked to climate change. More >>
Stormwater Conference To Tackle Growing Flood Risks And Climate Challenges
Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:19 pm | Water New Zealand
The annual conference brings together stormwater engineers, planners, iwi representatives and policymakers to share knowledge, explore innovation and develop practical solutions to improve community resilience to stormwater. More >>
New Lead-Free Standards - A Step Forward But Risks Remain
Friday, 1 May 2026, 11:46 am | Water New Zealand
Chief executive Gillian Blythe says there will still be a lot of homes with existing unsafe levels of lead in plumbing and there’s a risk that some products with lead could continue to make their way onto the New Zealand market. More >>
Moa Point Crown Review Crucial For Preventing Future Infrastructure Failures
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 12:29 pm | Water New Zealand
Chief executive, Gillian Blythe says it’s vital to examine what went wrong and to learn from the event. More >>
Infrastructure Plan Highlights Need For Volumetric Water Charging
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:10 pm | Water New Zealand
We are playing catch-up as a result of years of under investment and it is inevitable that the cost of water services will increase. More >>
Water Sector Sets New National Research Priorities
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 11:41 am | Water New Zealand
The roadmap identifies how water research can deliver the greatest environmental, economic and social benefit. More >>
Don’t Let Unsafe Drinking Water Spoil The Holiday Season
Monday, 22 December 2025, 8:16 am | Water New Zealand
Chief executive Gillian Blythe says many small and rural communities, including some council-supplied water schemes, don’t have the same level of safety and treatment as large urban systems. More >>
Flush Taps - No Safe Limit For Lead Exposure, Especially For Children
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 3:25 pm | Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand’s technical lead for drinking water quality, Dr Belinda Cridge, says children face the greatest risks. More >>
Local Water Done Well Symposium Kicks Off International Conference
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:09 pm | Water New Zealand
The conference has attracted almost 2000 delegates, presenters and exhibitors from around 50 countries. It covers 200 technical presentations across thirteen separate streams. More >>
Report Reveals Water Unsafe To Drink At Many Schools
Monday, 30 June 2025, 4:48 pm | Water New Zealand
Chief executive Gillian Blythe says the Ministry of Education has recognised the need to upskill principals and school boards and has taken steps to ensure training is available. More >>
Experts Gather To Discuss Emerging Threats To Aotearoa New Zealand Drinking Water
Friday, 21 February 2025, 10:40 am | Water New Zealand
The forum, hosted by Water New Zealand and the Water Services Authority Taumata Arowai, aims to bring together many of the country’s leading water scientists and to foster collaboration by bridging the gap between research and water suppliers. More >>
Biggest Water Conference In Aotearoa New Zealand Gets Underway Next Week
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:37 pm | Water New Zealand
The Water New Zealand Conference and Expo is expected to attract more than 1000 delegates and exhibitors along with more than 100 keynote, thought leadership, technical presentations and workshops running across seven parallel streams. More >>
Flush Your Taps Each Morning To Reduce Metal Contamination Risk
Friday, 9 August 2024, 10:28 am | Water New Zealand
Flushing a cup of water from your taps each morning can help remove some of the metals, such as lead, that can accumulate in water overnight. More >>
Government's New Water Plan Provides Opportunity For Councils To Tackle Infrastructure Deficit
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 2:58 pm | Water New Zealand
Chief executive, Gillian Blythe says the Government’s new plan expands the range of water services delivery models available to councils. More >>
Volumetric Water Charging Provides Long Term Benefits For Customers And Suppliers
Friday, 2 August 2024, 12:59 pm | Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand chief executive Gillian Blythe says the Te Waihanga New Zealand Infrastructure Commission report has confirmed that charging households for the water they use reduces water consumption and defers the need for costly new infrastructure ... More >>
Lack Of Investment In Water Infrastructure Leads To Poor Safety Compliance
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 9:05 am | Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand says the latest findings on drinking water safety show that many New Zealanders continue to be supplied with water that is not meeting safety standards. More >>
Water Quality Findings Highlight Gaps In Drinking Water Safety
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 12:06 pm | Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand says Taumata Arowai’s drinking water quality reports released today show that many communities continue to be supplied with unsafe drinking water. More >>
Need For Strong Regulation And Long-Term Certainty For Water Services
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:27 am | Water New Zealand
Strong economic, water quality and environmental regulators are vital to ensure consumer protection and healthy water under the Government’s new Local Water Done Well policy direction. More >>
Fast Track Risks Worsening Of Water Environment
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 6:01 pm | Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand says the Government’s fast track approvals legislation risks damaging the water environment and could put communities at risk. More >>
Water New Zealand Stormwater 2024 Conference & Expo
Monday, 13 May 2024, 11:33 am | Water New Zealand
Stormwater professionals, industry experts and those in related fields will take part in workshops, hear inspirational speakers, visit wetland projects and have access to more than 40 expo stands as they explore the theme of embracing change to ensure ... More >>
