International No-Dig Auckland is the world’s premier trenchless technology event, where industry professionals gather to learn, connect and navigate the changes shaping water infrastructure.
A key driver of these changes in New Zealand is the Local Water Done Well (LWDW) programme.
Finalised in August 2025 through the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, it replaces the former “Three Waters” reforms and gives councils greater control over water management. Flexible, region-specific service models, including Council-Controlled Organisations, now allow councils to tailor water services to local needs, with comprehensive water service delivery plans submitted at the end of last year.
The LWDW programme introduces higher standards for sustainable and low-impact water management while emphasising innovation and long-term resilience. It changes operational expectations, encourages the use of trenchless technologies and promotes practices that reduce environmental impact while improving service delivery.
These shifts create new challenges and opportunities for contractors, engineers and utilities, influencing how projects are planned and managed.
“The LWDW programme is reshaping how councils and utilities manage water,” said Siobhan Rocks, General Manager – Events at Prime Creative Media.
“It raises the bar for sustainability, innovation and long-term resilience, and it’s a real opportunity for trenchless technologies to play a central role.”
The changes have also brought new organisations and professionals into the sector, making connections and collaboration more important than ever.
International No-Dig Auckland will provide a forum for utilities, councils, suppliers and industry professionals to engage in discussions about these changes, explore the future of water infrastructure and understand the role trenchless technology will play in shaping it.
Attendees can network at informal Networking Drinks, the ASTT Awards Gala, on the show floor and more. It’s the place to make introductions, strengthen connections and position yourself at the centre of New Zealand’s evolving water industry.
“With councils now empowered to design local solutions, the industry must adapt quickly,” Rocks said.
“International No-Dig Auckland gives professionals the chance to understand LWDW, discuss practical solutions and see how trenchless methods can meet these new standards.”
For anyone involved in New Zealand’s water sector, International No-Dig Auckland is where to understand the LWDW programme, engage with emerging developments and prepare for the future of water infrastructure.
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