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Welcome to the New Zealand Trade & Industrial Waters Forum Inc. (NZTIWF)

NZTIWF create and lead best practice in trade and industrial waters so that health, wellbeing and the environment are protected, commercial entities are supported, and the principles of Te Mana o te Wai are upheld.

NZTIWF is a voice for all matters relating to the industrial waters environment in New Zealand.

About NZTIWF

Learn more about our key objectives, collaborative activities and the valuable work that we do.

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Industry Groups

Learn more about affiliated groups of the New Zealand Trade & Industrial Waters Forum.

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NZTIWF Conference

Share information, find solutions, and help shape the future of industrial waters in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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A collaborative platform

The New Zealand Trade and Industrial Waters Forum, also known as NZTIWF, is a collaborative platform consisting of various stakeholders.

Our members include industrial and food manufacturers of trade waste, regional and local councils, regulators, trade waste consenting authorities, liquid waste operators, process engineers, environmental scientists, town planners, students, and interested individuals from the public.

We are focused on providing real time solutions to issues facing the water industry, developing national standards, and working together as an industry to develop sustainable processes that protect personnel, infrastructure and the environment.

The Benefits of Membership

  • An annual conference with sessions exclusively for Trade Waste Officers, Liquid Waste Operators, Industry representatives and national water related initiatives.
  • A strong focused group to lobby on your behalf; working to develop common standards, procedures, and mitigation strategies for water and waste issues.
  • Access to a government lobby group that is working hard to create common trade waste standards, procedures, and agreed mitigation strategies within regional organisations.
  • Take part in the AGM of the NZTIWF, to have a voice in national policy and influence issues important to you and your organisation.
  • Discounted conference registration fees.
  • Information on upcoming events, publications, and policy meetings
  • Eligibility to win annual awards which are only open to NZTIWF members.
  • Access to a library of publications and conference papers.
  • Development of best practice guidelines, regulations, and accreditation systems.
  • Publicise your organisations' support for the NZTIWF and its innovations and activities.
  • Network through the NZTIWF group discussion forum on LinkedIn.

Join Us

If you are interested in the responsible management of trade waste, we invite you to become a member of NZTIWF. Together, we can work towards sustainable solutions that protect our environment and ensure the well-being of our communities.