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  • Local councils across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly facing the problem of coastal erosion and land instability from rising sea levels. What was once a rare event, has evolved into a persistent trend that will likely continue to accelerate ...

  • Apartment complex with bioswale for rainwater collection.     Across Canada, communities are navigating   extreme weather, aging   infrastructure   and growing expectations around sustainability. These pressures are not theoretical. ...

  • Innovation knows no borders. Around the world, engineers are developing groundbreaking solutions to challenges that Australian and New Zealand communities face every day. From Copenhagen's revolutionary cycling infrastructure to Singapore's cutting-edge ...

  • When Armidale Regional Council was having difficulty recruiting for positions a few years ago there was one factor which stood out for Erin Smidt and her colleagues in the human resources area. “A lot of the roles we were recruiting for were ...

  • As public works rapidly evolves, digital fluency is no longer optional, it’s essential. From GIS platforms and IoT sensors to data analytics and cloud collaboration tools, the infrastructure sector is being reshaped by technology. For young professionals, ...

Upcoming Events


  • 2026 New Zealand Public Works Forum

    Apr 30, 08:00 - 17:00 (NZST)

    IPWEA NZ’s Public Works Forum brings local government, central agencies and industry together to share practical solutions for resilient, sustainable infrastructure across Aotearoa New Zealand. This year we’ll explore the theme “From Capability to Community: Leading the Future of Public Works”.

  • Stormwater Symposium

    May 1, 11:45 - 17:00 (ACST)
    The 2026 Stormwater Symposium brings together practitioners, policy leaders and innovators for an afternoon of insight and practical updates shaping South Australia’s stormwater future. 

  • EV Transitions - Local Government Health Check

    May 6, 11:00 - 12:00 (Sydney time)

    This webinar will provide fleet, finance, and sustainability teams with a practical snapshot of how councils across Australia are progressing their transition to electric vehicles. 

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