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Decision on fluoridation goes against evidence
Monday, 17 October 2011, 1:52 pm | Water New Zealand
The decision to stop fluoridation of New Plymouth's drinking water supply is in the face of the weight of science evidence, says Water New Zealand's chief executive, Murray Gibb. More >>
Water Infrastructure Needs Closer Attention
Monday, 4 July 2011, 5:24 pm | Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand agrees with Treasury’s findings that NZ’s water infrastructure needs much closer attention. The National Infrastructure Plan released today compares the needs of the 5 main infrastructure sectors with water requiring the most focus. More >>
Water rich New Zealand points to a bright future
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 4:09 pm | Water New Zealand
“Being ‘water-rich’ means that future trade prospects, and therefore future standards of living, for New Zealanders are very bright,” Water NZ CEO, Murray Gibb told a meeting of the Kapiti Central Combined Probus Club yesterday. His presentation ... More >>
Declining lake water quality a sign of failure
Friday, 12 November 2010, 9:29 am | Water New Zealand
A new NIWA report indicating declining water quality in some lakes confirms what has been known for years, namely that with intensification of land use, water quality will deteriorate in the absence of any useful policies, standards and rules, says ... More >>
Water dirt cheap in New Zealand
Monday, 18 October 2010, 2:54 pm | Water New Zealand
Findings from a study that alcohol is now cheaper than bottled water in some instances provides a pretty meaningless comparison, as water is normally charged out at less than a cent per ten litres by utilities in New Zealand, says the representative body ... More >>
National Water Organisation Welcomes Forum Report
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 10:31 am | Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand supports the recommendations announced today by the Land and Water Forum, says chief executive, Murray Gibb. More >>
Time For New Direction, Says Water NZ
Friday, 22 January 2010, 4:38 pm | Water New Zealand
The current controversy around proposals for large scale intensive dairy farming in the McKenzie Basin highlights the need for new directions to inform decision making, says Murray Gibb, chief executive of Water New Zealand. More >>
Wastewater problems tip of massive iceberg
Friday, 20 November 2009, 11:27 am | Water New Zealand
Ballooning costs for a new sewerage scheme in the small Wairarapa township of Riversdale is just the tip of a $28.5 billion dollar iceberg says New Zealand’s largest water industry representative organisation. More >>
Water moves welcomed
Friday, 30 October 2009, 10:02 am | Water New Zealand
New Zealand’s largest water industry representative organisation has welcomed moves announced by the Government to extend the existing time limit on private sector contracts for local authority owned water and wastewater services. “Extending the existing ... More >>
Fragmentation Is Hurdle To Water Management Reform
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 12:57 pm | Water New Zealand
The challenge for those wanting more efficient water management systems, policies and structures will be to overcome not only the current fragmented approach but perhaps history itself. More >>
4.3million users and no one in charge
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 4:25 pm | Water New Zealand
If you need a definition of fragmented look no further than how we manage water, says New Zealand’s largest water industry representative organisation, Water New Zealand today. “There are 4.3 million users, 73 local utilities, 12 regional regulators ... More >>
Commission’s recs should be rolled out nationwide
Friday, 27 March 2009, 9:07 pm | Water New Zealand
Auckland’s dysfunctionality will likely be a thing of the past if the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance on relating to infrastructure are fully implemented. More >>
Name Change for Water Representative Organisation
Monday, 23 March 2009, 4:30 pm | Water New Zealand
New Zealand’s largest water industry representative body is changing its name to reflect the need for a more cohesive approach to the management, use and conservation of our most precious natural resource. More >>
