The fast-moving, complex nature of the COVID-19 pandemic showed no signs of slowing this year – from the first vaccine […]
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Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction
New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and […]
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Health response review after lead in drinking water scare – Expert Reaction
A review has identified areas to improve after a recent scare over lead in drinking water near Dunedin. The recommendations include improvements to […]
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Lead scare in East Otago drinking water – Expert Reaction
Blood test results show elevated lead levels in some Waikouaiti, Karitane, and Hawksbury residents, including children. The tests were conducted after […]
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Microplastics in drinking water – Expert Reaction
The World Health Organization has released a report on microplastics in drinking water, including an early assessment of potential risks […]
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Drinking water quality report – Expert Q&A
The latest annual Ministry of Health report on the quality of New Zealand’s drinking water has revealed 19 per cent of people are exposed […]
Continue readingHavelock North Inquiry reports back – Expert reaction
The Havelock North drinking water inquiry has made a number of recommendations to ensure safe drinking water for New Zealanders. The […]
Continue readingHavelock North inquiry: 20 per cent of drinking water potentially unsafe – In the News
The second stage of the Havelock North drinking water inquiry has been tabled in Parliament, with 51 recommendations including the […]
Continue readingTime to flush out truth – Iain Rabbitts
Supplying un-chlorinated water is like driving without a seatbelt, writes water treatment engineer Iain Rabbitts in the NZ Herald, it’s […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Hawke’s Bay campylobacter outbreak – Expert Reaction
An outbreak of gastroenteritis – likely caused by Campylobacter – has sent at least 20 people to hospital in Hawke’s Bay. […]
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