NZWWA NEWS

Whose Water? - the 49th NZWWA Annual Conference & Expo  
Rotorua, 19-21 September 2007

The full programme is now up on the web-site and it’s a great one! Go to www.nzwwa.org.nz and take a look at it – policy, technical and scientific presentations for all interests. Great Early Bird and Corporate packages available. And there’s a special deal for Young Professionals. Don’t delay - click here to register now. Note the Operations Stream is an integral part of the complete conference. Register for that and you are registering for access to the full conference. Expo Prospectus – click here Be in quick! Stands are selling out fast. It’s simple; just download the PDF document, fill it out and send to Avenues Event Management to secure your site booking. Poster Presentations - summaries close 10 August Click here to submit a poster summary

Trainee of the Year Award

With the generous support of Metrowater, NZWWA is introducing a Trainee of the Year Award. The rules are simple –
an employer can nominate any trainee who is currently involved in an NZQA approved course applicable to the water
and wastes industry. What we are looking to recognise is hard work, aptitude and a keen desire to advance a career in
the industry. The winner will be announced at the conference dinner on 20 September.

To make a nomination send the following to Peter Whitehouse peterw@nzwwa.org.nz (DDI: 04 495 0895):

• The nominator’s name, organisation and contact details.
• The nominated trainee’s name, organisation and contact details.
• A maximum of 250 words on why you think the trainee is deserving of the award.

All entries must be received by 5.00pm, Monday 13 August 2007.

Trade Waste Conference 2007
Christchurch, 1-3 August

Registration Open – Click here to download the registration brochure

With environmental issues high on New Zealand’s agenda there is an increasing focus on minimization, technological innovation and policy development to support pollution prevention. The water industry is no exception and the annual NZWWA Trade Waste Conference is the best opportunity to network, learn and focus on these issues from a trade waste perspective. Come and listen to speakers with a broad range of backgrounds from all over New Zealand.

Programme - A copy of the preliminary programme can be found in the registration brochure

Contact Gina Moss ginam@nzwwa.org.nz or 04 472 8925 or keep an eye on the Trade Waste SIG page on the NZWWA website for more information: http://nzwwa.org.nz/tradewaste.html

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TRAINING

NZ WETA

Website: www.nzweta.org.nz
View Course Programme

Upcoming NZWETA Short Courses:

• CCTV of Reticulation Assets

This CCTV course offers unit standard 22107 Prepare for and set up CCTV, and describe procedure for CCTV survey of water reticulation assets for participants who satisfactorily complete the course assessment.  This is important as it is an assessment of competency and is registered on the New Zealand National Qualifications Framework.
This course will be delivered in the following locations:
Hamilton                          14 – 15 June 2007
Auckland                          28 – 29 June 2007
Wellington                        5 – 6 July 2007
Christchurch                      9 - 10 July 2007

• Principles & Trends - Water Treatment
• Principles & Trends - Wastewater Treatment

This four-day course is useful for engineers, compliance/consent officers, plant operators, managers, environmental and health protection officers and suppliers who require an excellent introduction to principles of Water or Wastewater Treatment.

These courses will be delivered in the following location:
Wellington                       13 – 16 August 2007

• Stormwater Management

Popular with stormwater designers new to the industry, this course offers themes and practical examples that general practitioners will find extremely useful.  Delivered in a workshop context, there is plenty of time to discuss topical issues.

This course will be delivered in the following locations:
Christchurch                     19 - 20 June 2007
Auckland                         23 – 24 August 2007

Upcoming NZWETA Qualification Courses – Final streams for 2007!

• National Certificate in Water Treatment (Site Operator) - Level 4, 120 Credits
• National Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Site Operator) - Level 3, 123 Credits

These courses cover a combination of core and generic skills of the water and wastewater treatment operator. Areas of study include safe work practices, mathematics, and first aid, as well as process control and monitoring, basic science theory, treatment process management systems, legislation and agencies relating to water and wastewater treatment.

The Water and Wastewater Courses are run concurrently by the Opus Environmental Training Centre and will be delivered in Wellington on the following dates:

Course #2 -                     Block 1: 11 - 22 June 2007
                                     Block 2: 29 October – 9 November 2007

Enrolments are now open for the above courses, please contact either Kylie or Jacqui to discuss your requirements and let us help realise your training needs.

New Zealand Water & Environment Training Academy
Ph: 0800 699382 (NZWETA)
Fax: 04 587 0608
Email: nzweta@nzweta.co.nz
Website: www.nzweta.org.nz

Act now as a limited number of places are available!

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SEMINARS

PE Pipewelding Courses

The next round of Buttwelding and Electrofusion courses for polyethylene pipe are being run in July. There will be a week of courses in Christchurch and a week in Auckland.

The training programme includes:

• Training manual
• Qualified Instructor
• Course Aids and Equipment
• Accreditation Certificates for successful participants

Christchurch: 3-6 July
Auckland: 10-13 July

Click here to download a registration brochure

For more information contact Gina Moss on 04 495 0892 or ginam@nzwwa.org.nz

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OTHER INDUSTRY EVENTS

The New Zealand Hydrological Society 2007 Annual Conference
20-23 November, Rotorua

Conference Theme – Water and Land
New Zealand’s water resources are set to come under increasing pressure in the future after a significant growth of water allocation in the last twenty years. Pressure on water resources follows pressure on land use as water quantity and water quality are linked to our use of the land.
This conference is an ideal opportunity to discuss the science and management of water resources, and management of land, in New Zealand.

For more information including details about the call for papers, trade displays, meetings, workshops and field trips contact Diane Tilyard didi@xtra.co.nz

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JOB VACANCIES

Electromechanical Engineer

Manukau Water Limited is a commercial company, 100% owned by Manukau City Council. Our mission is the provision of high quality and cost effective water and wastewater services to the people of Manukau.

This is an opportunity for an Electromechanical Engineer to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is the cost effective operation of the water and wastewater pump station systems, including budgetary control and ensuring public health and environmental compliance. This has to be done within the context of best practice asset management, including the use of KPIs to measure and evaluate the performance of the maintenance contractor and demonstrating ongoing delivery of efficiencies and continuous improvement. This role also entails maintaining and operating the computer suite of SCADA monitoring, and managing the radio telephony and repeater networks.

To be successful in this role, you will have a BE in civil/mechanical engineering and an in depth knowledge of and experience in the practical operation of municipal gravity and pressure systems.

For further information, please contact Amanda Green - Human Resources Manager - on 09 262 5238.

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CONFERENCES & SEMINARS CALENDAR

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WEB

New Change of Details Form

If you are a current member and have changed any of your contact details we want to know. Now all you have to do is fill out the form on our website and we can make sure everything is kept up to date.

Change of Details – Click here

3 Waters Forum

Thanks to the NZWWA Water Supply Managers’ Group and Drainage Managers’ Group, a web-based forum has now been launched, providing the opportunity for users to exchange ideas and information online in and across fresh water, wastewater and stormwater operations. Registration to the forum is free and open to all staff of TLAs, suppliers, providers and consultants to the industry.

Click here - http://forum.nzwwa.org.nz/
The forum can also be accessed through the NZWWA website www.nzwwa.org.nz

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ENQUIRIES

General Enquiries

Ph: 04 472 8925
Fax: 04 472 8926
Visit the NZWWA website: www.nzwwa.org.nz

Conference & Seminar enquiries including:

• Workshops
• Meetings
• Training Programmes

Gina Moss: ginam@nzwwa.org.nz
Ph direct dial: 04 495 0892
Or Visit the conferences & seminars page on our website: http://nzwwa.org.nz/confcalendar.html

Advertising enquiries for:

• NZWWA Journal - Water & Wastes in New Zealand
• Pipeline
• NZ Infrastructure, Water & Environment Directory
• Job Vacancies for Pipeline and/or website

Noeline Strange: n.strange@xtra.co.nz
Ph: 09 528 8009
mobile: 027-2076511

Editorial enquiries for:

• NZWWA Journal - Water & Wastes in New Zealand

Kirsten Collins: kirsten@avenues.co.nz
Ph: 04 976 2157
Mobile: 0274 897 494

Membership and Bookshop enquiries:

Frances Pemberton: francesp@nzwwa.org.nz
Ph direct dial: 04 495 0890

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