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Improving New Zealand’s water resilience can be achievable by applying an on-site, rather than system-wide focus, say one of the sponsors of the upcoming BRANZ seminar series, Building for Our Changing Climate. At a time when the changing climate throws a curveball at our reliance on regular rainfall to keep our dams replenished, Roger Adlam […]
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By Elliot Olsen Co-Founder & Technical Manager Every water pump in Auckland used to deliver water from the Aquacomb tank system into the house should have what is called a backflow prevention valve installed. What is Backflow? Backflow is the unwanted process of water flowing back into the public water supply due to a difference
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Have you ever worked on a project in a SMAF area and met the stormwater regulations required, but not known why those regulations are in place? We are experts on SMAF regulations and thought we would share some of our knowledge to help you understand why you have to do what you’re doing! The
Flow Consulting specifies WaterSAFE™ End Point Water Treatment System for Iwi to meet new Water Services Act Since the introduction of the new Water Services Act 2021, many Kiwis and organisations that supply water to people from rainwater tanks or bore water are now deemed to be water suppliers under the new Act. The Problem
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
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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 »
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