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Water New Zealand hosts Haverlock inquiry outcomes seminars

Currently, there are indications that the New Zealand Government will implement most, if not all, of the recommendations resulting from the Stage 2 Haverlock North inquiry into a widespread outbreak of gastroenteritis due to the presence of E. coli in the Havelock North water supply.

The seminars will cover the problems exposed in New Zealand’s drinking water industry and examine the key statements made, and will be presented by Water New Zealand’s Jim Graham, who was an expert advisor to the Inquiry, and Noel Roberts, who attended all of the Inquiry hearings.

The sessions will also explain the recommendations, taking into consideration the short- and long-term implications for local authorities and those in the industry, including elected municipal officials, water supply managers, and other key water supply staff.

As the recommendations are bold and propose far-reaching changes, water suppliers will need to understand the changes and adapt to a changed drinking water environment.

Each session will be presented over three hours, including a time for questions and discussion of any matters that are raised.

The sessions will take place at the following dates and locations:

  • 7 February – Palmerston North
  • 8 February – Napier
  • 9 February – New Plymouth
  • 12 February – Queenstown
  • 13 February – Oamaru
  • 14 February – Christchurch (morning session)
  • 14 February – Christchurch (afternoon session)
  • 15 February – Greymouth
  • 16 February – Blenheim
  • 20 February – Invercargill
  • 27 February – Whangarei
  • 1 March – Hamilton (morning session)
  • 1 March – Hamilton (afternoon session)
  • 2 March – Tauranga

For more information visit the Water New Zealand website.

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