Welcome to the New Zealand Trade and Industrial Waters Conference 2026

19 - 21 August 2026 I Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre

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On behalf of the NZTIWF Board, it is my pleasure to invite you to the 2026 Industrial Waters Conference, to be held in Palmerston North, aka “Palmy”, from 19–21 August. As one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading centres for research, education, agritech, and innovation, Palmerston North provides an inspiring backdrop for the collaboration and knowledge‑sharing that define our conferences.

The Industrial Waters conference brings together people from all corners of Aotearoa New Zealand who work with trade waste and industrial wastewater.  It’s a chance to catch up with others in the field, share ideas, learn from one another, and explore what’s new and exciting in our industry. With inspiring speakers, technical presentations, and plenty of opportunities to connect, we hope you’ll come away energised, informed, and ready to tackle the challenges ahead.


Photo by Rob Edwards

The Water Services legislation and the changes it signalled formed the backdrop of many formal and informal discussions at our successful 2025 conference.  As an industry, we are beginning to see and feel the effects of this legislation as its implementation progresses.  The 2026 conference will provide an important opportunity to explore the impacts of these changes across all levels of the sector. Whether you work within local government, operate a business discharging trade waste or manage tankered waste services come and have your say. Change is on the horizon, and by the time of conference, some attendees will be settling into new organisational structures, while others will be watching closely to understand how to manage the changes which may affect them.

Join us for dynamic conversations, practical insights, and open forums where every voice is valued. This conference brings together people passionate about advancing trade and industrial wastewater best-practice across Aotearoa New Zealand, creating opportunities to learn from one another and strengthen collaboration. Be part of a motivated network shaping the future of water management in the commercial and industrial sectors.

Please keep an eye on our conference website and newsletters for regular updates.

Ngā mihi nui

Jennifer Leadley, 
NZTIWF Executive Officer

NZTIWF are a group of like-minded individuals with a focus on Industrial Waters, comprised of members coming from all sectors of the Industry, including industrial, agricultural and food manufacturers of trade waste, regional councils, local councils (trade waste & compliance officers), regulators, liquid waste operators, consenting authorities for trade waste, process engineers, hands-on suppliers, environmental scientists and students.  Join us and be part of making a difference.

NZTIWF Organising Committee

Jennifer Leadley
Executive Officer, Board Member

Shaw Wilson
President, Board Member

Mike Sahayam
Board Member

Claire Johnston
TWO Representative, Board Member

Jan Godfrey
Board Member

Wayne Plummer
Board Member

Membership

TIWF Membership is now being completed through the NZTIWF website.


This event is organised by  Conferences & Events Ltd
We are a New Zealand business.

Conference Manager
:
Beatrice Giorgi
+64 4 384 1511
industrialwaters@confer.co.nz
www.confer.co.nz