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Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand
Auckland Anniversary Floods
Cyclone Gabrielle
Water Management
Community Resilience
Microplastics
Flood Risk Management
WSP
Auckland Council
Stormwater Modelling
Hastings District Council
Aotearoa
Indigenous Knowledge
Mātauranga Māori
Sustainable Practices
Cybersecurity
Water Reform
Wastewater Treatment
Co-Design
Cultural Engagement
Operational Technology

"Whakarongo ki te tāwara o te wai" "Listen to the murmurs of water". A Water New Zealand podcast series.

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Indigenous values and knowledge are increasingly embedded in our relationship with water both in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the Tasman.

Ahead of Māori Language Week and the 10th IWA-ASPIRE and Water New Zealand Conference & Expo 2025 at Ōtautah... more

Councils have been under pressure to meet the September deadline for Water Services Delivery Plans and as part of that, finalise decisions about their future organisations – whether to form new Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) either on their ... more

Engineers working in flood management are well-versed in the technical aspects of flooding. But what happens when you talk to distressed people who have just lived through deeply traumatic experiences?

In this episode of Tāwara o te Wai, flood asses... more

As our plastic addiction continues to impact all corners of the globe, microplastics – tiny particles of plastic – that escape wastewater treatment plants have been found along our coastlines, throughout our water environment and in biosolids spread ... more

The water sector is facing global challenges – from climatechange to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water scarcity and resilience.

Finding solutions to these problems is bigger than one organisation or even one country. That’s why it’sbecoming i... more

Don’t be your organisation’s weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity, says audit manager, lawyer, director and cybersecurity enthusiast, Jennie Vickers.

In our latest Water New Zealand Tawara o te Wai podcast, Jon Reed and Hannah Edmond were jo... more

Understanding the common ground between Mātauranga Māori and western engineering science is key to unlocking great partnerships between mana whenua and councils.

Hastings District Council has developed a successful co-design approach enabling mana ... more

Ensuring that water utilities have good understanding and management of their assets will be a key performance indicator that the Commerce Commission will focus on when it takes up its role as the new economic water regulator.

In this edition of Tā... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Afoa
An environmental engineer passionate about water and indigenous values.
Pūrangakura Research Centre
Episode: Growing our relationship with water through indigenous values
Phil Duncan
A Gomeroi man with deep cultural knowledge and an advocate for incorporating Indigenous perspectives in water management.
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Episode: Growing our relationship with water through indigenous values
Gillian Blythe
CEO of Water New Zealand, involved in industry discussions on water reform
Water New Zealand
Episode: Doing local water well - councils prepare for new water service requirements
Nick Davis
A partner at Martin Jenkins, economist and strategic advisor involved in water services transition
Martin Jenkins
Episode: Doing local water well - councils prepare for new water service requirements
Helena Ruffell
Environmental scientist and recent PhD graduate from the University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Episode: Tackling Microplastics - understanding the risks and solutions in biosolids
Deric Dignon
Chemical engineer involved in biosolids management and development of carbonization facility in Australia
Pyrocal
Episode: Tackling Microplastics - understanding the risks and solutions in biosolids
Amanda Lake
Process engineer and global principal for Jacobs, leading work on water sector decarbonization and the circular economy.
Jacobs
Episode: Global Water Challenges: Turning Talk into Action
Chris Thurston
Sustainability professional with experience in integrating climate change considerations in the water sector, previously head of sustainability for Watercare.
Watercare
Episode: Global Water Challenges: Turning Talk into Action
Jennie Vickers
Audit manager, lawyer, and director with a focus on cybersecurity
Episode: Cybersecurity in water: How to protect your organisation from growing threats

Hosts

John Reed
Host of Water New Zealand's podcast series, leading discussions on water management, sustainability, and indigenous values.
Jon Reed
Host of Water New Zealand's podcast series, involved in discussions that bridge technical and cultural aspects of water management.

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Talking Points

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Talking economic regulation for water
Q: Where do we stand now in terms of the overall journey?
We have a transitional role and are monitoring Watercare's performance as we prepare for long-term legislation.
Talking economic regulation for water
Q: Can you explain to us what it actually is?
Economic regulation aims to influence behavior by replicating competition's benefits, focusing on customer service, efficiency, and long-term investment.
Global Water Challenges: Turning Talk into Action
Q: What brings people together from different organizations in the water sector?
Common goals and the need to tackle broader system challenges encourage collaboration.
Tackling Microplastics - understanding the risks and solutions in biosolids
Q: What do you think regulators might end up looking at in terms of trying to control and move this whole process forwards?
Collaboration and standardized testing methods should be pursued to better understand and regulate microplastics.
Tackling Microplastics - understanding the risks and solutions in biosolids
Q: Can you just tell us a little bit about the work that you've done at university and how it plays into the biosolids space?
Helena discussed her PhD research which involved sampling biosolids and identifying microplastic types and their concentrations.

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What is Water New Zealand about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series offers insightful discussions surrounding the complexities of water management, focusing on the integration of indigenous values, sustainability, and emerging challenges in the water sector. Topics frequently discussed include the importance of Māori and indigenous perspectives in water management, environmental impacts of contaminants such as microplastics, and the implications of recent reforms in local water service delivery. The series features deeply engaging conversations with a diverse range of experts, showcasing their experiences and knowledge to provide actionable insights into both local and global water challenges. Listeners may find particularly unique insights on the intersection of culture and engineering as well ... more

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Recent guests on Water New Zealand include:

1. Emily Afoa
2. Phil Duncan
3. Gillian Blythe
4. Nick Davis
5. Helena Ruffell
6. Deric Dignon
7. Amanda Lake
8. Chris Thurston

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