Have your say on proposed updates to the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules

We’re consulting on proposed changes to the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules to make compliance clearer and easier to follow for large supplies (those serving 501 or more people), while maintaining strong public health protections. Find out more and have your say on our consultation site. https://korero.taumataarowai.govt.nz/regulatory/rules-review-large-supplies/

New national wastewater standards announced

New national wastewater standards come into effect on 19 December. For further details, visit: Wastewater standards

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Drinking Water Science Forum 2025

26 February 2025

Drinking Water Science Forum 2025

Drinking Water Science Forum 2025, Wednesday 26
February. Te Papa, Wellington

We invite you to the Drinking Water Science Forum, on Wednesday 26 February at Te Papa, Wellington.

This is a key event for bridging the gap between research and operations in the drinking water sector. This forum is an opportunity to:

Share science ideas and information.
Explore how the sector can work together to improve drinking water quality and health outcomes.
Foster collaboration between researchers, suppliers, consultants, and operators.

Join us for insightful discussions and networking with industry leaders. Register hereoutbound.

Last updated: 26 August 2025