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Smart, Resilient
Water Metering Solutions:

Locally Led Expertly Delivered

N3Z partners with councils across Aotearoa to deliver intelligent, sustainable water digital solutions grounded in Te Mana o te Wai—By leveraging deep industry expertise in water asset management, digital platforms, and regulatory compliance, we enable councils and utilities to meet today’s water delivery challenges with data-driven insights and future-ready solutions—meeting the expectations and deliverables of LWDW.

ABOUT

Nucleus3 New Zealand:
Empowering Local Water Solutions

Nucleus3 Aotearoa: Te Whakamana i ngā Rongoā Wai ā-Rohe

N3Z, part of the Nucleus3 Australia group, the ‘3’ represents People, Passion, and Purpose – beautifully embodied in Te Mana o te Wai, the principle that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of water as central to our work.

We partner with New Zealand’s council utilities to deliver resilient, sustainable, and community-focused smart water metering services. With a proven track record across Australasia, we understand the unique challenges facing local authorities as they navigate the new era of water infrastructure reform under the “Local Water Done Well” framework.

OUR APPROACH

Local Water Done Well:

A New Direction for New Zealand

New Zealand’s water sector is undergoing significant transformation. The government’s Local Water Done Well initiative puts decision-making and accountability back in the hands of local councils, replacing previous centralised models. This approach recognises that each community faces distinct challenges and requires tailored solutions to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services.

Key aspects of Local Water Done Well include:

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Local council ownership and control of water assets

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Stronger central government oversight and regulation

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Requirements for financial sustainability and long-term infrastructure investment

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Flexibility for councils to choose the best delivery models for their communities, whether in-house or through collaboration with neighbouring authorities

NZ3 and parent company Nucleus3 have partnered with leading Australasian utilities facing similar growth challenges and a shared vision for asset digitisation.

Trust our industry-recognised Consult ~ Plan ~ Build ~ Run framework to support your council’s unique needs and future water strategy.

CHALLENGES

Challenges Facing
Local Councils

While the shift to local control empowers communities, it also brings complex challenges:

Aging Infrastructure

Many councils are grappling with outdated water systems that require urgent upgrades to meet modern standards and population growth.

Water Demand Management

Tourism centric regions can have their water assets placed under heavy demand during the tourist seasons, meaning water restrictions or loss of pressure for residents and visitors alike. How does a Council plan and manage their assets for the peaks?

Financial Pressures

Councils must balance the need for investment with affordability for ratepayers, navigating new financial thresholds and access to capital.

Regulatory Compliance

Meeting strict water quality and environmental standards demands robust planning, technical expertise, and transparent reporting.

Workforce and Capability

Delivering on these expectations demands skilled teams with extensive experience in IT, operations, project delivery, business analysis and water asset management. Through our Evolve business arm, N3Z has an extensive portfolio of subject matter experts in water, utilities, energy, and ICT security, who are ready to help your council utility build the capability needed to deliver outcomes.

SUPPORT

How N3Z Supports
Local Water Done Well

N3Z is uniquely positioned to help New Zealand councils succeed in this new environment:

Trusted Advisory

We provide independent assurance that your water projects meet regulatory, commercial and community expectations.

Flexible Contrator Support

Our subject matter experts integrate seamlessly with your organisation—whether you need short-term expertise or long-term specialist resources.

Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS)

Validate Before You Invest; Built to test smart meters, trialling platform integration, or verifying a multi-device use case, our secure cloud-connected, physical lab, gives you the sand-pit environment, expertise, and data insights to move projects forward with confidence.

Outcome-Focused Consulting

We specialise in planning, architecture, and delivery for asset-intensive sectors, ensuring your projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Vendor Agnostic

With strong industry partnerships, N3Z remains vendor-agnostic; enabling us to recommend and source the best solutions from leading IoT, communications and platform providers. This allows us to deliver a unified, single-pane-of-glass solution tailored to your unique needs.

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As New Zealand’s councils chart their course under Local Water Done Well, N3Z stands ready to deliver the skills, experience, and strategic insights needed for water digistation strategy and accountable outcomes. Let’s work together to ensure every community enjoys safe, reliable, and sustainable water services—well done and done locally.