Three waters infrastructure in New Zealand

The 2016 Havelock North drinking water crisis changed New Zealand’s view of the safety of aquifer-fed supplies and led to our local government clients formulating new drinking water strategies, including significant investment in the upgrade of facilities. This resulted in the government review of the regulation and supply of three waters, most of which are owned and delivered by local government. 

Around the country, local government is investing heavily in improving the safety, resilience, capacity and flexibility of the three water infrastructure, processes, skills and expertise.  

The Government has introduced the Taumata Arowai – the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. 

TPG is working with a large number of local government clients to upgrade existing and install new water storage, treatment, pump stations, waste water and stormwater networks around the country. We are assisting with the provision of strategic advice and negotiations to acquire land or interests required to support these projects. Our planning team is supporting these projects with consenting and designations of sites.   

Through our integrated property and planning services, we deliver a seamless outcome to our clients that support and enable the construction of these important projects.