Funding flood reduction using the Infrastructure Funding and Financing (IFF) Act 2020
The IFF Act offers an alternative way to fund major infrastructure projects. Upcoming reforms are set to improve its operation and widen its application to stormwater and flood protection.
Awa Environmental’s innovative new tool expands the scope of flood risk management in New Zealand
Our flood risk estimation tool brings together and synthesises data on human safety, economic risk, and recovery and resilience to help decision makers plan, prioritise, and communicate more effectively.
Using hybrid machine learning modelling for rapid flood scenario assessment
New research shows how combining modelling and machine learning can provide rapid and reliable flood hazard information for scenario analysis, stormwater planning, and emergency response.
How 3D modelling enabled innovative freshwater wetland design
Advanced 3D modelling guided the feasibility and engineering design of a 27ha treatment wetland, improving water quality and restoring biodiversity in the Waihī Estuary.
Driving water efficiency for high use customers in Aotearoa New Zealand
How Auckland’s Watercare and Wellington Water improved non-residential water efficiency, reducing demand, costs, and infrastructure pressure through targeted engagement and smarter resource use.