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 […]
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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In the wake of the torrential rain that flooded parts of Auckland, The NZ Herald used data provided by Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) and Auckland Emergency Management, along with publicly available data from Auckland Council and MetService, to understand the extent of the storm and the resulting damage, cumulating the data into an interactive
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By Elliot OlsenCo-Founder & Technical Manager A recent Mt Albert project, a set of difficult site constraints have allowed Aquacomb to once again save the day. A large series of apartment buildings using modular construction methods are underway by BuildPartners, joining forces with KMJB Harris. The large increase in roof area and impermeable coverage meant
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Christmas is just around the corner, which means closures to relax and unwind from another crazy busy and full-on year! Please see our office shutdown dates and order/delivery cut-offs below to ensure your order is delivered and installed within your project’s deadlines. Questions? Contact our friendly team today for help. Contact Now
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By Rob Holley Sustainability & New Product Manager With COP27 Egypt kicking off this week (November 6th – 18th), the world’s eyes are on the most significant climate conference of the year. What is COP27? The Conference of Parties (COP) 27 is an international conference bringing together world leaders, delegates, climate experts, and members of
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