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Treating wastewater to store ocean carbon – Expert Reaction

Treating wastewater to store ocean carbon – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 May 2025

Treating wastewater with alkaline minerals could soak up over 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, new research suggests. […]

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Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction

Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 June 2021

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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NZ’s water systems vulnerable to climate change – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 October 201711 April 2018

New Zealand’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure have asset values well over $20 billion, but much of it was not designed […]

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Flushing out Auckland’s drug use – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 13 March 201703 August 2018

Methamphetamine is the most commonly detected illegal drug in Auckland, according to a study that examined drugs flushed into the wastewater. […]

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Kaikoura earthquake recovery – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 November 201611 April 2018

As tourists are evacuated from Kaikoura – isolated by road since Monday morning’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake – attention is starting […]

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