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Prisoners should not need to drink bottled water

Monday, 29 April 2019, 3:30 pm | Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand says that all prisons should be supplying safe drinking water and there ought to be no need for prisoners to be given bottled water. More >>

Second contamination signals urgent need for regulation

Wednesday, 10 April 2019, 3:01 pm | Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand says the government needs to move quickly to set up a new independent drinking water regulator. More >>

More evidence of “flushable” product failure

Monday, 8 April 2019, 2:10 pm | Water New Zealand

An international study of so-called flushable products such as wet wipes has found that, despite manufacturers’ claims, virtually no products break down to an acceptable degree when flushed down toilets. More >>

Increased sewage overflows linked to wipes, non flushables

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 10:07 am | Water New Zealand

There’s been a big increase in the number of sewage overflows during dry weather. More >>

People in small communities paying more for water

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 10:07 am | Water New Zealand

People in small communities more likely to struggle to pay water costs More >>

Commission should ensure better approach to infrastructure

Thursday, 21 February 2019, 12:17 pm | Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand has welcomed the creation of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission – Te Waihanga. More >>

Sea level rise likely to damage inland water infrastructure

Thursday, 31 January 2019, 12:27 pm | Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand says that rising sea levels will have a huge impact on water infrastructure many kilometres inland from the coast. More >>

Stay safe - check the water at your holiday spot

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 9:30 am | Water New Zealand

As the kiwi summer exodus to the bach or beach gets underway this week, it’s worth remembering a few easy tips to keep you and your family safe from bugs in the water this summer. More >>

Need for water sector reform reflected in proposals

Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:30 pm | Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand says the Government’s “road-map” proposals for the future of drinking, waste and stormwater recognises the need for significant change in the way water services are regulated and delivered. More >>

Report signals major challenges for waste water improvement

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 12:02 pm | Water New Zealand

A new report has confirmed that many small communities will be faced with major financial challenges in order to meet new regulatory requirements to improve the quality of wastewater discharges. More >>

Water reform under spotlight at water conference

Monday, 17 September 2018, 11:36 am | Water New Zealand

Options around water sector reform will be one of the key discussions at Water New Zealand’s Annual Conference and Expo in Hamilton this week (19-21 September). More >>

Water NZ welcomes new moves towards safer drinking water

Thursday, 5 July 2018, 12:30 pm | Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand says the Government’s moves towards improving the safety of drinking water is a welcome step in the right direction. More >>

Support for Court Decision on Fluoride

Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 2:14 pm | Water New Zealand

The decision by the Supreme Court to support the fluoridation of public water supplies is a victory for common sense and evidence based decision making. More >>

Final water forum report provides guidance

Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 4:37 pm | Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand says the recommendations from the Land and Water Forum provide the government with a clear pathway towards tackling the decline in water quality. More >>

Summit aims to give sector overview of likely reforms

Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 10:19 am | Water New Zealand

Much-needed reforms to improve drinking water safety and delivery will be a key focus of a two day water summit (30-31 May) in Wellington run by LGNZ , Water New Zealand and IPWEA. More >>

Big increase in sewage overflows likely to continue

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 11:44 am | Water New Zealand

Communities around the country will continue to face big increases in sewage overflows unless steps are taken to significantly upgrade storm and waste water infrastructure. More >>

Better design and innovation needed for water sustainability

Thursday, 22 March 2018, 8:38 am | Water New Zealand

New Zealand will need to become more innovative in the way we deliver and manage drinking water, waste water and stormwater in order to deal with the challenges we are facing. More >>