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Last month we alerted you to the newly-released first draft of Green Star Buildings for New Zealand. Due to replace the current Green Star Design & As Built certification from mid-2025, Green Star Buildings NZ sets a new benchmark for sustainable commercial buildings. As part of the draft proposal, grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting …
Hydraloop calculates more Green Star points in new proposals Read More »
As a company that is driven to help you to realise the true value of water on site, it is important that we also take steps to improve our own performance as an organisation – and measure our progress. For that reason, it is great news for all of us at Watersmart that we have …
Watersmart achieves Net Carbonzero certification Read More »
The Watersmart team had the privilege of attending the BOINZ conference, where we shared insights on ‘Implementing water resilience systems on private property’. In New Zealand, water resilience hasn’t always been a top priority. However, recent water events and political discussions around water reforms have brought it to the forefront of our minds. According to …
Implementing water resilience systems on private property Read More »
Hardly a day goes by without news of a new town or region being affected by the scourge of flooding. Hamilton, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Auckland, and so many more places are yet again suffering the effects of the incessant rain plaguing New Zealand this year. At this time it has never been more important to …
Flood barriers protecting property amid the rain Read More »
Hydraloop®’s revolutionary system uses water twice, saving up to 45% of water, paving the way for mass water recycling in NZ The world’s first consumer-friendly grey water recycling system has arrived in New Zealand and is being showcased around the country by exclusive New Zealand importer and distributor WaterSmart. Hydraloop® is set to change the …
World’s 1st In-Home Water-Recycling System Hydraloop® Arrives In New Zealand Read More »
‘Recycled water’: the key thing a handpicked consultation group representing Aucklanders told Watercare that our city needs for future water sources beyond 2040. So said Amanda Singleton, Watercare’s Chief Customer Officer, at the Watercare Developers Forum on Thursday 11 May. Leading thought under the day heading of ‘He Whakamata’, which refers to the integral first …
Recycling water to the fore at Watercare’s Developers Forum Read More »
On 18th April we introduced the world’s first consumer-friendly water recycling system Hydraloop® into New Zealand, with a demonstration of the first unit to be installed – in beautiful Piha! Hydraloop is set to change the way people use water in New Zealand. It uses water twice, reducing total in-home water consumption by up to 45 …
This month we have made a big change, evolving and rebranding from Stormwater Systems to Watersmart. Why? As a company we have recognised the increasing importance of water management, which takes us beyond our original scope of stormwater solutions. While stormwater management is still really important to us, we now also offer solutions that go …
Water neutrality is a concept that aims to balance water consumption and availability, particularly in regions that experience water stress. A water neutral building reduces water usage to a level that is offset by water conservation measures, such as rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and water-efficient fixtures. Traditional buildings account for a considerable amount of water …
Client: Signature Homes Location: Long Bay, Auckland Product: Aquacomb Problem: Signature Homes, one of New Zealand’s leading residential home builders in New Zealand, utilized the Aquacomb system to manage stormwater runoff in a large development site in Long Bay, Auckland. The development site was particularly challenging due to its large size and high attenuation requirement. Signature Homes recognized …
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