Tuesday 18 October 4:00pm – 5.30pm – WECAN Workshop
The Value of Water: A national conversation on how we can build water literacy and a water conservation ethic amongst Kiwis
Facilitators: Julian Fyfe and Priya Thurai
Aim
To build a community of practice around water conservation communications and engagement.
Objectives
• Share learnings
• Build knowledge
• Form connections between practitioners
If you are interested in attending this workshop please email Katrina Guy at Water New Zealand.
Wednesday 19 October 10:30am – 12:30pm – SWIG Workshop
The asset planning cycle. What might digital transformation look like?
Facilitators: Michael Howden and Rachael Casey
Aim
The design of new regulators and new water services entities provides an opportunity to leverage our data and digital technologies, to transform our asset planning cycle, make better investment decisions, and drive efficiencies throughout the supply chain. Through digital transformation comes better outcomes for water, people, and our communities.
The Water NZ Smart Water Infrastructure Group is inviting conference attendees to co-design a picture of what the future of the asset planning cycle might look like…
Objectives
• Building out the water data framework
• Building out a community of practice in this area
If you are interested in attending this workshop please email Katrina Guy at Water New Zealand
Wednesday 19 October 1:30pm – 3:00pm – Climate Change Workshop
Adapting Water Infrastructure for Climate Change
Facilitators: Jon Reed and Chris Cameron
Aim
This workshop will draw together existing initiatives and knowledge on climate adaptation in the water sector, to identify needs and potential next steps on the water sectors adaptation journey.
Objectives
• Provide a high level stocktake of existing adaptation resources, drawing on international experience, mātauranga and other related knowledge disciplines
• Draw together participant knowledge on other resources and initiatives
• Workshop gaps in knowledge, potential next steps, and engagement pathways with mana whenua, communities, and other stakeholders
If you are interested in attending this workshop please email Katrina Guy at Water New Zealand
Wednesday 19 October 3:30pm – 5:00pm – WSMG Workshop
Stories from the Coal Face
Facilitators: Kalley Simpson, Murray England, Mark Hall
This year the Water Services Managers Group have pulled together three great presentations:
• Watermain Burst Analysis – Predictive tool for water renewal planning and budgeting being used by Waimakariri and Selwyn District Councils
• Maori Engagement and our Wai – New Plymouth District Council’s Journey to genuine engagement with mana whenua
• The Pathway of Small Supplies from Facilities Maintenance to Water Operations – Auckland City Council
If you are interested in attending this workshop please email Katrina Guy at Water New Zealand