Date: |
22 Jul 2026, 5.30PM – 7.00PM |
duration: |
1 hr 30 mins |
Venue: |
Watersmart Innovation Hub |
Address: |
20 Saunders Place Auckland |
Cost: |
Free event |
Note: These events are in-person in Auckland, New Zealand and often have a waitlist.
This 1.5-hour event at the Watersmart Innovation Hub will begin with relaxed networking over drinks and nibbles, followed by a technical presentation exploring the growing importance of rainwater harvesting in Aotearoa New Zealand. As climate change places increasing pressure on water resources, water charges continue to rise, and water metering is progressively rolled out across the country, engineers have an increasingly important role in designing developments that are resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective.
Led by Elliot Olsen, Co-founder and Technical Manager of Watersmart, this session draws on practical experience delivering rainwater harvesting systems across residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand. Attendees will gain an understanding of the engineering principles, regulatory considerations, and real-world applications of rainwater harvesting, while learning how these systems can improve water security, reduce operating costs, lessen demand on public water infrastructure, and contribute to stormwater and flood resilience.
Please only register if you're able to attend in-person to allow those on the waitlist missing out and avoid unnecessary catering costs. If you register and your plans change, get in touch.
Attendees will gain insight into:
- Designing buildings and developments for improved water security and resilience.
- Reducing potable water demand and ownership costs through rainwater reuse.
- The impact of water metering and rising water costs on future project value.
- How rainwater harvesting supports stormwater management and flood resilience.
- Key design principles, standards, and compliance requirements for rainwater harvesting systems.
- Practical insights and lessons learned from real New Zealand projects.
This event is hosted by Watersmart, one of our partners. While we are pleased to share learning and networking opportunities offered by our partners, Engineering New Zealand does not verify all claims and does not endorse specific products or services.
Join us at the Watersmart Innovation Hub for an engaging and practical session designed specifically for civil engineers, urban designers, and public sector professionals looking to stay ahead in stormwater management, flood resilience, and water-sensitive urban design.
Note: These events are in-person in Auckland, New Zealand and often have a waitlist.
This 1.5-hour event at the Watersmart Innovation Hub will begin with relaxed networking over drinks and nibbles, followed by a technical presentation exploring the growing importance of rainwater harvesting in Aotearoa New Zealand. As climate change places increasing pressure on water resources, water charges continue to rise, and water metering is progressively rolled out across the country, engineers have an increasingly important role in designing developments that are resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective.
Led by Elliot Olsen, Co-founder and Technical Manager of Watersmart, this session draws on practical experience delivering rainwater harvesting systems across residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand. Attendees will gain an understanding of the engineering principles, regulatory considerations, and real-world applications of rainwater harvesting, while learning how these systems can improve water security, reduce operating costs, lessen demand on public water infrastructure, and contribute to stormwater and flood resilience.
Please only register if you're able to attend in-person to allow those on the waitlist missing out and avoid unnecessary catering costs. If you register and your plans change, get in touch.
Attendees will gain insight into:
- Designing buildings and developments for improved water security and resilience.
- Reducing potable water demand and ownership costs through rainwater reuse.
- The impact of water metering and rising water costs on future project value.
- How rainwater harvesting supports stormwater management and flood resilience.
- Key design principles, standards, and compliance requirements for rainwater harvesting systems.
- Practical insights and lessons learned from real New Zealand projects.
This event is hosted by Watersmart, one of our partners. While we are pleased to share learning and networking opportunities offered by our partners, Engineering New Zealand does not verify all claims and does not endorse specific products or services.
