Watersmart Wins Prestigious National Innovation Award for Stormwater Solution Porous Lane

The New Zealand government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure funding mechanisms to bolster housing development. This initiative, part of the “Going for Housing Growth” strategy, seeks to address critical challenges in land supply, infrastructure, and growth incentives. 

Auckland’s Rainfall Brings Temporary Relief, but Drought Concerns Persist

New Zealand’s urban development is increasingly constrained by aging and overburdened infrastructure. Developers often face high costs, shared investment

Experts and councils across Aotearoa are increasingly calling for the widespread adoption of water metering to help New Zealand better manage its water use

Next week is World Water Week, held since 1991 in Stockholm. Find out how Watersmart contributes to the theme this year.

Water metering is a crucial tool for building owners and developers aiming to achieve a NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) rating, particularly for water efficiency. NABERS ratings are essential for demonstrating a building’s environmental performance and sustainability, and water metering plays a pivotal role in this process.

Winter has well and truly arrived bringing with it the cold and the rain. It has also unfortunately brought flooding, with a State of Emergency being declared

Recent reports from water regulator, Taumata Arowai, showed that nearly half a million Kiwis do not have access to safe drinking water.

Explore diverse funding options for sustainable initiatives like water conservation, flood protection, and wastewater projects to secure necessary investments.

Having a flood protection plan can help prepare your property for flooding this winter. Not sure what to check? We've compiled a list of checks here.

Lift shafts are prone to water ingress due to weather events, flash flooding, stormwater issues and extreme flood events. In these situations when water finds

This pilot is all about showcasing new ways in which New Zealand homes could constructed in the future in order to reduce impacts on the environment.

Floody offers fast flood protection for when rain descends quickly. This trusted portable solution is easily deployed to protect valuable assets at a moment's notice.

Victory for common sense after 18-month process: MBIE Determination concludes a water tank not a fire risk to neighbouring properties.Read now!

Auckland Council has released a Step-by-Step Guide to a Flood Risk Assessment—complete with explainer videos—to help homeowners understand their property’s

Earn Homestar points with Watersmart! Learn how our innovative water solutions can earn Homestar points on your project.

Explore innovative on-site solutions to enhance your projects water resilience amidst climate change. Tackle flooding and droughts.

Why is backflow prevention important? Discover the risks, regulations, and solutions to protect water quality. Read now!

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