How Is Aotearoa New Zealand Transforming Its Water Sector?

SEASON 02 | EPISODE 31

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How is Aotearoa New Zealand transforming its water sector—and what can we learn from it?

In this episode of Our Water Connection, we dive into the ambitious water reforms happening in New Zealand. We are joined by Gillian Blythe, Chief Executive of Water New Zealand, to unpack how drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater are managed, what’s driving reform, and how Māori water rights are being integrated into governance.

Tune in to learn how New Zealand is reshaping its water future and what lessons it might offer the rest of the world.

This episode is recorded in Kaurna Country, and we acknowledge the mana whenua in NZ.

Guest: Gillian Blythe

Gillian is Chief Executive of Water New Zealand, the industry body promoting the sustainable management and development of the three waters – drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. She has worked as head of Strategy and regulatory affairs for large listed companies and has participated in many sector advisory groups covering retail, wholesale, transmission and climate action matters.