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Water NZ Annual Conference 17 – 19 September
Monday, 18 August 2014, 12:48 pm | Water New Zealand
The sweeping reforms to the ways water is managed, as recommended by the Land and Water Forum two years ago, are now beginning to be implemented. The final shape and rate of reform will be very dependent on what government is elected in a few weeks. More >>
Rationalisation of water services supported
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 2:42 pm | Water New Zealand
Rationalising water services and placing them at arms-length from local political control, as recommended in a new report is supported by industry body Water New Zealand. More >>
Budget boost to irrigation funding welcomed
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 11:23 am | Water New Zealand
“New Zealand is extraordinarily water rich, but we only capture and use about two per cent of annual water runoff, which is absolutely miniscule by international standards,” Water New Zealand Chief Executive, Murray Gibb said in welcoming the decision announced ... More >>
Land and Water Forum Proposes Sensible Solutions
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 4:27 pm | Water New Zealand
Land and Water Forum Proposes Sensible Solutions For Water Management WELLINGTON 15 November 2012 “Eminently sensible proposals for improving freshwater management and the contribution it could potentially make to the economy are contained in today’s ... More >>
A New Zealand Water Star is Born
Monday, 8 October 2012, 12:54 pm | Water New Zealand
Nothing is going to rain on environmental engineer, Annie Feng’s excitement as she’s battled stiff competition to be crowned Young Water Professional of the Year 2012 by Water New Zealand. More >>
Circuit breaker for improving freshwater management?
Friday, 18 May 2012, 12:33 pm | Water New Zealand
The Land and Water Forum’s latest report proposes a potential circuit breaker with its innovative solutions to improving freshwater management, says Water New Zealand’s chief executive Murray Gibb. More >>
Conservation Authority Recommendations Supported
Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 1:54 pm | Water New Zealand
Media Release 6 December 2011 Conservation Authority Recommendations Supported The Conservation Authority has hit the nail on the head with its recommendation that there be one agency in charge of New Zealand’s rivers. More centralised leadership ... More >>
Future face of water services to be discussed tomorrow
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 5:35 pm | Water New Zealand
The future shape of New Zealand’s water services and infrastructure will be discussed in a forum at the Water New Zealand conference tomorrow. More >>
Water New Zealand Conference: Advancing Water Reform
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 10:03 am | Water New Zealand
Advancing Water Reform is the major theme of Water New Zealand's annual conference and expo next week. Close to 1000 delegates will discuss reform in water policy and governance, learn about leading edge water and wastewater technology, find out what's ... More >>
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 >>
