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WATER NEW ZEALAND STORMWATER CONFERENCE 2012 – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSES TOMORROW WATER NEW ZEALAND MODELLING SIG – REGIONAL MEETINGS JOBS - IN THIS ISSUE
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WATER NEW ZEALAND STORMWATER CONFERENCE 2012 The Conference Committee is currently in the planning stages of the Stormwater Conference for 2012. It is the first time the conference is being held in Wellington. The call for abstracts closes this Friday, 18 November 2011 (please note this has been extended from the date previously advertised). We invite you to submit an abstract here. Submissions must be received by 5pm More information including sponsorship opportunities will be available soon
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QUIZ - Water Questions and Answers Question: Are New Zealand’s drinking water standards complete? Go to the end of this newsletter for the correct answer ‘WATER’ JOURNAL – November Issue The deadline for articles has now closed. The November journal will be delivered to you in the last week of November to accommodate the inclusion of the Annual Conference and Award photos. WATER NEW ZEALAND MODELLING SIG – REGIONAL MEETING The Water New Zealand Modelling Special Interest Group invites you to their Regional Meetings. View the invitations on the Modelling SIG homepage.
CURRENT AFFAIRS But Not A Drop To Drink: Mrs Clark's Cafe is a cosy place in Riverton. Owned by Pat and Cazna Gilder, it serves tasty coffee. However, you best hope the filters are working, and don't even try asking for a glass of tap water. Read More Managing The ‘New Gold’: The health of Southland's freshwater resources has been the subject of a series of reports by Environment Southland and Te Ao Marama. Unfortunately, they do not make good reading. Read More Poos And Wees: It's not just animal poo that has polluted Southland's rivers. The region has also had to come a long way in dealing with the waste of its human inhabitants, and the discharge from its industry. Read More Getting rid of sludge may remedy residential stink - The removal of sludge in the sewage ponds in north Nelson could be the answer to the ongoing problem of bad smells wafting over the the city. Read more Clearing the waters - A former Taranaki journalist has come full circle as he begins writing a book that documents the revival of the province's waterways. Read more UPDATE ON S12 OF DRINKING WATER STANDARD The Ministry of Health has provided clarification on timelines for completion of S12 of the drinking water standard for rural agricultural water supplies. Copies of correspondence between Water New Zealand and the Ministry can be found in the ‘What’s new’ section on the front page of the Water New Zealand website http://www.waternz.org.nz/whats_new.html
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NZWETA 2011 Training Programme Enrolments for 2011 are now being taken for the following courses. If you would like more information on these courses or wish to register please click on the links below,
WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT COURSES Principles and Trends of Water Treatment Water and Environmental Sampling National Certificate in Water Treatment (Site Operator) National Diploma in Drinking Water – Water Treatment (Site Technician) National Diploma in Drinking Water – Drinking Water Assessment
Principles and Trends of Wastewater Treatment Water and Environmental Sampling National Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Site Operator) National Diploma in Wastewater Treatment (Site Technician)
National Certificate in Irrigation Design National Certificate in Irrigation Design (Accelerated Programme)
RETICULATION NETWORK COURSES Advanced Stormwater Design and Management National Certificate in Reticulation Level 3 (Service Person) National Certificate in Reticulation Level 4 (Supervisor)
Please contact us to discuss your requirements and let us help realise your training needs. For further information: Go here for the full 2011 Training Programme.
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NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS Be Part of the Celebrations Dress code is black tie/formal Single ticket $160.00 Purchase your tickets for the 2011 New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards Limited seats are available – don’t miss out! 50 new IWC scholarships on offer for 2012 For further details and information on deadlines, see:
RIVERS GROUP 2nd ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2011 The 2nd Annual Rivers Group Symposium will be held in Wellington on Monday 5 December 2011, with a day of stimulating discussions by invited speakers followed by the opportunity to socialise with other Rivers Group members. For more information read here ASIAWATER 2012 - 7th ASIAWATER Expo & Forum
OZWATER'12 – Australia National Water Conference and Exhibition
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Utilities Engineer – Petone Capacity Infrastructure Services manages water, stormwater, and wastewaster services on behalf of Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council and Upper Hutt City Council. We currently manage more than 5,086km of pipes, 121 reservoirs and 175 pump stations in the Wellington region. The Utilities Engineer oversees the management of the telemetry and pump station operating systems for our clients water services assets. The key responsibilities for this position include:
The key skills required for this role include:
We offer the opportunity to work in an organisation providing an essential, quality service to the public. Our employees enjoy a good work/life balance and career development. For more information please see the position description attached on our careers site. To apply for this job go to: http://capacity.currentjobs.co.nz and enter the reference code: 735509. Applications close 30 November 2011.
Distribution Engineer – Water Whangarei is emerging as a cosmopolitan centre with a community and business hub that supports a diversity of residents and visitors. The district’s extensive coastline boasts some of the most exquisite beaches and isolated island hideaways, while the wide-reaching farmlands extend into small rural settlements. When combined with the demands of urban growth the variety of our work at Council keeps us challenged and keen for more. Whangarei District Council is now looking for a Professional Civil Engineer to manage their Water Supply Reticulation Network. The role would suit a motivated individual looking for experience in a team leader role. Take your first step into management by joining our experienced team who will support you towards achieving your career goals. We are looking for someone with:
The preferred candidate is also likely to be familiar with Access and Excel, have excellent communication skills and a high degree of customer focus. Knowledge of the Pipeline Asset Management Database HANSEN, while advantageous, is not essential. Based in its offices at Whangarei, this position provides the opportunity for the successful applicant to join a progressive council, focused on improving its services, while enjoying a lifestyle that encourages enjoyment of the wealth of outdoor opportunities that exist. Our employment package includes a competitive salary, along with other benefits such as flexible working arrangements and excellent support for ongoing learning. If you have all or some of the above, enjoy working in a busy team of professionals and are interested in a career, visit our website www.wdc.govt.nz/vacancies to view the job description and complete an application form. You can then email it to recruit@wdc.govt.nz or post it, along with your CV. Alternatively, you can contact the Human Resources team on phone: 09 430 4200 or 0800 932 463. Applicants marked “Private and Confidential” should be sent by Tuesday, 22 November 2011 to The Human Resources Adviser, Whangarei District Council, Private Bag 9023, Whangarei. MP Simpson
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Bookshop Water New Zealand’s bookshop boasts a wide variety of manuals and guidelines, specialising in a range of water and wastewater issues. The manuals are packed with current and relevant information with input from many specialist organisations. Please check out our website, http://www.waternz.org.nz/bookshop.html These published booklets and manuals are available for free download. Full papers from the Annual Conference and other Water New Zealand conferences are published on CD and also available. Contact Cherish Low on +64 4 472 8925, or email enquiries@waternz.org.nz |
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