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Saving thousands from mosquito-transmitted diseases

November 03, 2020

Mosquitos are not only a nuisance, but they can also spread disease throughout the population, especially in warmer climates. Several life-threatening human diseases are transmitted throughout Australia and New Zealand...

Sinclair Wetlands

December 18, 2020

50km south of Dunedin, Sinclair Wetlands, Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau is a restored wetland complex. The 315 hectares of diverse ecosystems are known for sustainable practices and community involvement. Their commitment to the environment ensures restoration of habitats, pest control and community education...

Leak Detection with the T35 Tank Sensor

December 18, 2020

One of the biggest concerns with storing large quantities of water (and other liquids) is leaks. If your tank has a pump failure, incision, overflow or any other issue, hundreds, if not thousands of litres can be lost...

Rural Water Scheme

November 03, 2020

A rural water scheme in the Clutha district has been trialling Waterwatch T35 tank sensors on each tank on their scheme. 40 tanks across the district are monitored for compliance and to ensure each customer is receiving their allocated supply...

Where is your stock water going?

March 01, 2021

The agricultural industry continues to feel the effects of climate change; with rising temperatures every summer and a reduction in average rainfall, droughts are becoming more frequent and severe. Due to less water availability, many farmers are looking to improve efficiency in irrigation, however stock water systems are often overlooked.

Carwoola Installation

January 14, 2021

We were invited to install Waterwatch sensors at the Carwoola Pastoral Demonstration farm as part of the Meat and Livestock Australia Digital Forum in 2018. Find out how Waterwatch sensors make agricultural monitoring a breeze...

Working with NZ Marine Studies Centre

December 16, 2020

Waterwatch has been working alongside New Zealand Marine Studies Centre in Portobello, Dunedin. The Marine Studies Centre provides a window into marine research at the University of Otago...

Rocks Station Smarting Farming

February 19, 2021

Over the past 6 years they have made a concerted effort to become a sustainable farm, installing a rooftop solar and battery system, as well as a solar water pump to become independent of the electrical grid.

New Zealand's Smartest STED

January 13, 2021

Waterwatch has developed a smart manhole sensor to monitor liquid levels underground. This information can be used in a variety of situations including Smart City hydrology monitoring. As many manhole covers are located on top of many strategic assets such as sewer, stormwater and water, they are ideal for collecting essential data...

Chemical Tank Monitoring by Waterwatch

December 18, 2020

Monitoring chemical tanks is not only extremely important, but it can be dangerous if you do not have the right equipment. From chemical spills and burns to foreign substances contaminating the liquid, accessing the tank faces its challenges...

Waitati Community Project

December 11, 2020

Waitati is a small seaside settlement, 20km north of Dunedin city. Surrounded by tidal mudflats, the Waitati river flows through Blueskin Bay and out to sea. Much of the settlement lies less than 5m above sea level, putting residents at risk of flooding events...

Lanercost - the Future Farm

February 19, 2021

Lanercost is redesigning their farm practices to streamline their work flow and get the most productivity out of their day. Part of this process included Lanercost contacting us to install 6 tank sensors across their Future Farm.

Silverstream Salmon Smolt

November 03, 2020

The Silverstream salmon hatchery near Kaiapoi contacted us to help them monitor water levels and flow through their water races. The hatchery currently holds 160,000 smolts (young salmon) and several million hatchlings...