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Water New Zealand

Water New Zealand
Auckland Anniversary Floods
Cyclone Gabrielle
Water Management
Community Resilience
Auckland Council
WSP
Flood Risk Management
Stormwater Modelling
Microplastics
Water Reform
Cybersecurity
Mātauranga Māori
Indigenous Knowledge
Aotearoa
Sustainable Practices
Hastings District Council
Collaboration
Wastewater Treatment
Community Engagement
Water Service Delivery Plans

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

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For many New Zealanders, flooding has shifted from a distant risk to a lived reality.

In Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland the severe floods of 2023 helped spark a transformation around the understanding of flood risk.

In our latest podcast, hosts Jon Reed... more

As we ramp up investment in much needed water infrastructure, it’s vital that we get good return and that the investment prioritises economic opportunity, environmental impact and social wellbeing.

In this episode of Tawara o te Wai, Jon and Emily s... more

New water entities are being set up across the country. Faced with challenges around affordability and the need to address the long term infrastructure deficit, it’s been said that the success of the Local Water Done Well reforms will largely hinge o... more

Information disclosure will play a central role in improving the performance, accountability and long-term sustainability of Aotearoa New Zealand’s water services.

In this edition of Water New Zealand's Tāwara o te Wai podcast series, hosts Jon Reed... more

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Jeff Whitty
Policy lead, Infrastructure Commission (Te Waihanga)
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
Episode: Making every dollar count – smarter investment in water infrastructure
Gillian Blythe
Water New Zealand CEO, former regulator/industry leader
Water New Zealand
Episode: Courage and collegiality – what’s needed to ensure the success of the new water organisations
Raveen Jaduram
Former water utility CEO and past president of Water New Zealand
Water New Zealand
Episode: Courage and collegiality – what’s needed to ensure the success of the new water organisations
Emily Botje
Principal engineer at the Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Episode: The transparency shift reshaping our water sector
Tim Hewitt
Economist at the Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Episode: The transparency shift reshaping our water sector
Roanna Purcaru
Young Water Professional of the Year Award winner, Engineering Consultant and Service Line Leader at GHD for Integrated Water Management.
GHD
Episode: The people behind water - what inspires our winners
Jared Esaiah
Water Trainee of the Year Award winner, works at CityCare focusing on stormwater operations.
CityCare
Episode: The people behind water - what inspires our winners
Jonathan Rowe
Program manager for South Dunedin Future, working on climate adaptation.
Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council
Episode: Building back better for a resilient South Dunedin community
Emily Afoa
An environmental engineer passionate about water and indigenous values.
Pūrangakura Research Centre
Episode: Growing our relationship with water through indigenous values

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Jon Reed
Host from Water New Zealand; involved in conversations about water management and policy.

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Making every dollar count – smarter investment in water infrastructure
Q: How does volumetric charging and the Valuing Water work influence water demand and capital planning?
Volumetric charging can reduce consumption through price signals, defer large capital investments, and help tailor service delivery to actual demand, which supports more affordable and efficient water infrastructure planning.
Making every dollar count – smarter investment in water infrastructure
Q: What are the key takeaways from the National Infrastructure Plan that water sector leaders should act on now?
Water leaders should focus on renewals and asset management to maximise value from existing assets, use forward guidance to understand affordability, leverage the pipeline to plan projects, and ensure governance, transparency, and third-party assurance guide investment decisions.
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.

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

A thoughtful series focused on water management, policy, and community impact in Aotearoa. Episodes frequently explore practical challenges in the New Zealand water sector—from flood risk, climate adaptation, and governance to the integration of Indigenous and cultural perspectives in water stewardship. Occasional deep dives into regulatory reform, multi-agency collaboration, and environmental concerns like microplastics and biosolids provide a balanced mix of policy, technology, and on-the-ground stories from councils, industry professionals, and researchers. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on community involvement and equitable access to clean water, along with a willingness to connect technical topics with human and cultural dimens... more

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2. Gillian Blythe
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5. Tim Hewitt
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