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Watersmart Case Studies
Case studies are a great way to understand how our products are being used in the real world. They provide a glimpse into the success stories of our customers.
Industry News
Watersmart is an authority on what is happening in the water eco-system of Aoteroa, New Zealand. See the latest news, updates, and innovative solutions.
Call for water metering to improve Kiwi water resilience
Experts and councils across Aotearoa are increasingly calling for the widespread adoption of water metering to help New Zealand better manage its water use
World Water Week
Next week is World Water Week, held since 1991 in Stockholm. Find out how Watersmart contributes to the theme this year.
Winter has arrived and so has the flooding
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
Get Winter Ready – Flood Protection Plan Checklist
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 Protection – FloodFree Barriers
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
Floody can protect your property quickly when the rains come
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.
Relief as MBIE determines water tank is not a fire risk
Victory for common sense after 18-month process: MBIE Determination concludes a water tank not a fire risk to neighbouring properties.Read now!
Watersmart can help Category 2P flood risk homeowners
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!
Earn Homestar points with Watersmart! Learn how our innovative water solutions can earn Homestar points on your project.
Water Resilience For a Changing Climate
Explore innovative on-site solutions to enhance your projects water resilience amidst climate change. Tackle flooding and droughts.
Importance of Backflow Testing
Why is backflow prevention important? Discover the risks, regulations, and solutions to protect water quality. Read now!
SMAF Requirements
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
NZ’s water challenges and opportunities in 2024
At Watersmart we’re always thinking about how to improve water resilience in New Zealand. So what are the water challenges and opportunities that we see this year?
Bringing innovative flood protection to New Zealand
What sets this flood protection solution apart is its adaptability and ease of use. With no special skills or training required, communities in New Zealand can confidently employ this demountable flood barrier system to protect vulnerable areas during flood events.
Hydraloop calculates more Green Star points in new proposals
Learn how to maximize Green Star Points for your Green Star Building by using grey water recycling & rainwater harvesting to boost your rating under the new system
Watersmart achieves Net Carbonzero certification
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
Flood barriers protecting property amid the rain
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.
Implementing water resilience systems on private property
In New Zealand, water resilience hasn't always been a top priority - until now. Learn about the latest rainwater harvesting & water reuse systems.
How one suburb made it through severe flooding, when those around were hit hard
In the wake of the recent atmospheric river that flooded parts of Auckland, one suburb hit by significant rainfall remained relatively unscathed. Hobsonville
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