en.Wedoany.com Reported - International No-Dig Auckland has established an official industry partnership with Auckland Council, further highlighting the exhibition's role as a key platform for New Zealand's underground infrastructure sector during a critical period.
With the advancement of the Local Water Done Well reforms, councils across New Zealand are entering a new phase in water service delivery. As agencies decide how to finance, manage, and deliver future water infrastructure, International No-Dig Auckland provides an ideal setting to connect with industry leaders, explore emerging technologies, and discuss future challenges and opportunities.
Molly Hancock, Event Marketing Manager at Prime Creative Media, stated that Auckland Council's support reinforces the exhibition's importance as the industry prepares for significant change. Hancock noted that New Zealand's water sector is entering one of the most important periods in recent history, making this year's event more relevant than ever. She believes International No-Dig Auckland is a place where the industry can gather, learn, collaborate, and discover solutions that contribute to safer, smarter, and more efficient underground infrastructure, and welcomed Auckland Council as an industry partner.
As New Zealand's largest local government, Auckland Council manages an extensive network of underground infrastructure supporting one of the country's fastest-growing regions. Its partnership with the exhibition reflects a commitment to fostering industry collaboration as councils respond to evolving infrastructure needs.
Craig Mcilroy, General Manager of Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience at Auckland Council, noted that current water service reforms present a rare opportunity to improve stormwater management. He stated that innovation is crucial to meeting Auckland's future infrastructure needs. As New Zealand's largest city, the council manages a vast network of stormwater assets and waterways and is constantly seeking better ways to serve the community. Trenchless technology can help renew critical infrastructure while reducing disruption, lowering costs, and delivering better outcomes for residents and the environment. Conferences like this offer a valuable opportunity to learn from industry leaders, share knowledge, and explore new approaches that help work smarter and create greater value for Aucklanders.
The exhibition will showcase the latest equipment, technologies, and services from leading suppliers for trenchless construction and underground asset management. In addition to the exhibition, delegates will hear from industry experts, asset owners, and project leaders through a comprehensive conference agenda covering water infrastructure, asset resilience, project delivery, innovation, and emerging best practices.
Hancock stated that the timing of the exhibition offers a unique opportunity for the industry. As Local Water Done Well reshapes water service delivery in New Zealand, now is the perfect time to attend International No-Dig Auckland. Whether delegates come from councils, utilities, contractors, or suppliers, the exhibition provides a chance to connect with decision-makers, stay at the forefront of industry change, and participate in conversations shaping the future of underground infrastructure.
International No-Dig Auckland will take place on October 28-29, 2026, at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, bringing together the people, technologies, and ideas driving the next generation of underground infrastructure.
