01/06/2026
Stormwater is a taonga.
Geraldine recently attended the Stormwater Conference & Expo 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau, spending three days learning, connecting and exploring the future of stormwater management in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
As part of the conference, Geraldine visited two South Auckland projects:
*Te Aka Raataa, Stage 1, Wiri - A stream naturalisation project.
*Hayman Park / Manukau Noa Iho, Manukau CBD - A park regeneration project with a new wetland and gross pollutant trap.
Geraldine came away inspired by the work being done, and with one key takeaway: engineers need to speak plainly. This reflects a core part of our philosophy at Markplan: you shouldn’t have to be an engineer to deal with one. Stormwater projects can be complex, but clear communication helps people understand what is happening, why it matters, and how these projects help shape healthier places to live.