News about New Zealand
Auckland’s Ōtara wastewater network gets NZD 95 million upgrade
Watercare is building new pump stations and underground storage to cut wet-weather overflows and support growth in South Auckland.
Kate Simmonds to lead new Northland Waters entity in New Zealand
Northland Waters is being established by Northland’s district councils to provide a regionally coordinated approach to water services.
Watercare launches procurement for NZD 1.7 billion Waikato water supply programme
Watercare's first Alliance-delivered programme marks a new approach for the utility, bringing industry partners together under shared goals, risk and reward to secure Auckland's water future.
Downer secures water contracts worth over AUD 800 million across Australia and New Zealand
The company expands its role in municipal water services with new agreements in the Logan region of southeast Queensland, Auckland, and Invercargill in New Zealand's South Island.
Auckland’s water utility Watercare launches its largest ever infrastructure investment programme
The 10-year programme addresses decades of underinvestment while supporting employment and economic growth across Auckland's water networks.
New Zealand to build first national flood map as climate risks mount
New Zealand has commissioned the development of its first national flood map, in a move aimed at consolidating fragmented flood-risk data as the country contends with worsening climate impacts.
New Zealand’s water infrastructure identified as top climate risk in national assessment
New Zealand's water infrastructure has been rated among the most urgent climate risks facing the country, according to the 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA) published on 7 May by He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission, the independent statutory body advising the government on climate action.
Jonah Petrie appointed Business Development Manager at Detectronic
Detectronic, a UK-based company specializing in wastewater monitoring, has announced the appointment of Jonah Petrie as Business Development Manager to enhance the company's footprint in Australasia.
Southern Waters announces first leadership appointments as new entity takes shape
Southern Waters has appointed its first two senior leaders, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of what will be the largest multi-council water services organisation in the South Island of New Zealand.
Pasteurisation plays crucial role in award winning New Zealand AD plant
An award-winning biogas plant, which pioneered food waste collection and treatment in New Zealand, has benefitted from using a dedicated pasteurisation system supplied by HRS Heat Exchangers.
bNovate and ProDetec partner to strengthen water quality monitoring in Australia and New Zealand
bNovate Technologies SA, a Swiss pioneer in microbiological water monitoring, is partnering with ProDetec, a leading provider of water analysis solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
Lake restoration gets global spotlight
Northland’s bold initiative to revive a treasured taonga gains international recognition for its indigenous-led, science-backed approach to restoring water quality and biodiversity.
The role of AI in smart water management in Australia and New Zealand
Driven by the need to adapt to climate change, demographic and environmental challenges, and to optimize water resource management, Australia and New Zealand are taking strategic steps towards the digitalization of the integrated water cycle.
Evolving odour management: Innovations, regulations, and community trust
Odour management has become a critical challenge for wastewater treatment facilities across Australia and New Zealand, with regulatory scrutiny intensifying and enforcement actions reaching unprecedented levels.
Smart water metering expands in Australia and New Zealand
Cairns Regional Council in Far North Queensland, Australia, is advancing its water infrastructure by deploying Itron’s cutting-edge water connectivity and analytics solution.
Freshwater study in New Zealand raises concerns about E coli pollution level
New research conducted by Our Land and Water highlights significant challenges facing New Zealand in meeting its water quality objectives given the existing state of contaminants in freshwater and current land use practices, reports RNZ.
UK and NZ come closer on water knowledge
A new knowledge-sharing partnership is bringing the UK and New Zealand closer together on shared water challenges.
Cleantech Hydroxsys raises $3 million to secure New Zealand’s water
Auckland cleantech startup Hydroxsys announced a partnership with the University of Auckland and the New Zealand Product Accelerator to further develop and commercialise its patented membrane filtration technology.
New maps reveal places at risk from sea-level rise in New Zealand
New maps developed by NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge highlight areas in New Zealand susceptible to extreme coastal flooding due to rising sea levels caused by climate change.
Itron accelerates digital transformation of water utilities in Australia and New Zealand
Newly launched AMI essentials features Intelis wSource NB-IoT water meter and Temetra NB-IoT digital platform for water AMI.