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January 2026

Introduction to the RMA Online 2026

29

Jan

Introduction to the RMA Online 2026

Online

Thu 29 Jan 2026

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Online
  • $340.00 excl. GST

Thu 29 Jan 2026

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

This online course is designed for those who have little or no knowledge of the Resource Management Act (RMA). The course is also suited to those who are looking to do the Making Good Decisions Foundation course and are looking for a bridging course.

February 2026

11 - 12 Feb 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Lower Hutt
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $1,995.00 excl. GST

11 - 12 Feb 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

If you have already attended a Principles and Trends course or a certificate or diploma level course you can use this as Recognition of prior learning (RPL) to attend a two day course which includes a field trip and case study and assessment.

MGD Foundation Course 2026

11

Feb

MGD Foundation Course 2026

Auckland

11 - 12 Feb 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Auckland
  • $2,913.00 excl. GST

11 - 12 Feb 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The aim of the Foundation course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to guide them through the ethical, legal and practical requirements of decision making under Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

Certificate in Waste Stabilisation Ponds (Micro Credential)

16

Feb

16 - 20 Feb 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • North Canterbury
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

16 - 20 Feb 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Waste Stabilisation Ponds remain the most common form of wastewater treatment in New Zealand. However, entry-level training for operators of Waste Stabilisation Ponds ended with significant changes to New Zealand Wastewater qualifications in 2019. WSP has recognised the need for qualification-based training by developing the new Certificate in Waste Stabilisation Ponds (Micro-credential), Level 3, 20 credits.

Principles and Trends Wastewater Treatment

23

Feb

Principles and Trends Wastewater Treatment

Lower Hutt

23 - 26 Feb 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Lower Hutt
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $2,600.00 excl. GST

23 - 26 Feb 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Principles and Trends - Wastewater Treatment is a classroom based course developed for those interested in wastewater treatment. Over four busy days experts from WSP cover core wastewater treatment science and processes, and recent changes to legislation, illustrated by visits to operating treatment plants. This course finishes at 12.00pm on the last day.

Risk Management for Wastewater Treatment  (Micro-Credential)

23

Feb

23 - 27 Feb 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Lower Hutt
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $3,490.00 excl. GST

23 - 27 Feb 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Certificate in applying Risk Management to Wastewater Treatment Management (Micro-credential) Level 5 is a classroom based course designed for those interested in wastewater treatment. To the existing Principles and Trends course it adds a case study and assessment which enables the Micro-credential to be awarded on successful completion of both.

Thu 26 Feb 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

  • Online
  • $1,729.00 excl. GST

Thu 26 Feb 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The Panel Recertification course now has the option of an Interactive Online course with a mix of online activities and live sessions run through MS Teams throughout the day. The aim of the course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of a prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It will also help further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

March 2026

Tue 3 Mar 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

  • Lower Hutt
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $695.00 excl. GST

Tue 3 Mar 2026

1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)

The “Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021” requires all drinking water supplies to be fluoridated. This legal requirement has shifted the decision-making authority on community water fluoridation from local authorities to the Director-General of Health on the basis that it is a health-based decision. Previously, about half of all municipal drinking water supplies were fluoridated meaning a significant change for the other half.

MGD Foundation Course 2026

4

Mar

MGD Foundation Course 2026

Wellington

4 - 5 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Wellington
  • $2,913.00 excl. GST

4 - 5 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The aim of the Foundation course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to guide them through the ethical, legal and practical requirements of decision making under Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

MGD Panel Recertification 2026 - face to face

5

Mar

MGD Panel Recertification 2026 - face to face

Auckland

Thu 5 Mar 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

  • Auckland
  • $1,729.00 excl. GST

Thu 5 Mar 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The aim of the Panel Recertification course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It also helps further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

Tue 10 Mar 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

  • Online
  • $2,141.00 excl. GST

Tue 10 Mar 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The Chair Certification and Recertification course is now available to be completed online with a mix of online activities and live MS Teams sessions on the day you have registered for. The aim of the course is to enable Chairs whose certification expires to gain re-certification and for potential new Chairs to gain endorsement, develop the skills and behaviours required of a Chair and to share your experiences and gain knowledge from other Chairs.

On-site Wastewater Management - Level 4 (Micro credential)

11

Mar

11 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026

2 x 2 day Block courses

  • Rotorua
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

11 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026

2 x 2 day Block courses

This Micro credential is made up of 2 x 2 day face to face courses, online learning and assessment. To be able to complete this programme you need to be working within the Water Industry.

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

11

Mar

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

Rotorua

11 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026

2 x 2 Day Block courses

  • Rotorua
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $6,900.00 excl. GST

11 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026

2 x 2 Day Block courses

Put your problem solving skills to the test and design systems with real-world applications by skilling up with this On-site Wastewater Management Systems Design qualification.

MGD Foundation Course 2026

18

Mar

MGD Foundation Course 2026

Christchurch

18 - 19 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Christchurch
  • $2,913.00 excl. GST

18 - 19 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The aim of the Foundation course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to guide them through the ethical, legal and practical requirements of decision making under Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

April 2026

1 - 2 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Lower Hutt
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $1,995.00 excl. GST

1 - 2 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

If you have already attended a Principles and Trends course or a certificate or diploma level course you can use this as Recognition of prior learning (RPL) to attend a two day course which includes a field trip and case study and assessment.

Principles and Trends Water Treatment

13

Apr

Principles and Trends Water Treatment

Lower Hutt

13 - 16 Apr 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Lower Hutt
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $2,600.00 excl. GST

13 - 16 Apr 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Principles and Trends - Water Treatment is a classroom based course developed for those interested in drinking water treatment. Over four busy days experts from WSP cover core water treatment science and processes, and recent changes to legislation, illustrated by visits to operating treatment plants.

Risk Management for Water Treatment (Micro-Credential)

13

Apr

13 - 17 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Lower Hutt
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $3,490.00 excl. GST

13 - 17 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This new 15 credit Micro-credential is a classroom based course designed for those interested in water treatment. To the existing Principles and Trends course it adds a case study and assessment which enables the Micro-credential to be awarded on successful completion of both.

Thu 16 Apr 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

  • Online
  • $1,729.00 excl. GST

Thu 16 Apr 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The Panel Recertification course now has the option of an Interactive Online course with a mix of online activities and live sessions run through MS Teams throughout the day. The aim of the course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of a prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It will also help further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

Certificate in Waste Stabilisation Ponds (Micro Credential)

20

Apr

20 - 24 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Palmerston North
Presented by
Ian Couling
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

20 - 24 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Waste Stabilisation Ponds remain the most common form of wastewater treatment in New Zealand. However, entry-level training for operators of Waste Stabilisation Ponds ended with significant changes to New Zealand Wastewater qualifications in 2019. WSP has recognised the need for qualification-based training by developing the new Certificate in Waste Stabilisation Ponds (Micro-credential), Level 3, 20 credits.

MGD Panel Recertification 2026 - face to face

23

Apr

MGD Panel Recertification 2026 - face to face

Christchurch

Thu 23 Apr 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

  • Christchurch
  • $1,729.00 excl. GST

Thu 23 Apr 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The aim of the Panel Recertification course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It also helps further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

Thu 30 Apr 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

  • Wellington
  • $2,141.00 excl. GST

Thu 30 Apr 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The aim of the Chair Recertification course is to enable Chairs whose certification expires to gain re-certification and for potential new Chairs to gain endorsement. Develop the skills and behaviours required of a Chair, also share your experiences and gain knowledge from other Chairs.

May 2026

Tue 5 May 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

  • Online
  • $1,729.00 excl. GST

Tue 5 May 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

The Panel Recertification course now has the option of an Interactive Online course with a mix of online activities and live sessions run through MS Teams throughout the day. The aim of the course is to share knowledge and experiences gained since attendance of a prior course and to ensure your knowledge is up to date with legislative changes and case law decisions. It will also help further develop the range of complex skills required to be a successful Panel member.

June 2026

On-site Wastewater Management - Level 4 (Micro credential)

17

Jun

17 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

2 x 2 Day Block courses

  • Christchurch
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $3,950.00 excl. GST

17 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

2 x 2 Day Block courses

This Micro credential is made up of 2 x 2 day face to face courses, online learning and assessment. To be able to complete this programme you need to be working within the Water Industry.

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

17

Jun

On-Site Wastewater Management Systems Design

Christchurch

17 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

2 x 2 Day Block Courses

  • Christchurch
Presented by
Sandy Ormiston
  • $6,900.00 excl. GST

17 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

2 x 2 Day Block Courses

Put your problem solving skills to the test and design systems with real-world applications by skilling up with this On-site Wastewater Management Systems Design qualification.