Research


  • Dave has over 35 years of practical design experience and been invited to present papers to:
    - 2002 - LTC National Conference – on peak load storage and treatment systems (camping grounds, marae, school & community halls) (Read Conference Paper)
    - 2004 - NZWWA National Conference – on community sewage systems (Read Conference Paper)
    - 2006 - LTC/NZWWA National Conference – analysis of sewage system performance (Read Conference Paper)
  • Technical advisor to Horizons Regional Councils (with Prof Ian Gunn) for new Wastewater Guidelines
  • Advised BRANZ (Building Research Institute on NZ) on technical matters and peer review publications
  • Advised Consumers’ Institute on Wastewater issues
  • Wrote paper for NZ Surveyor on Sewage System Processes and Options (Read Paper)
  • Wrote paper for NZ School Trustees Association on guidelines for rural schools (Read Paper)
  • Designed systems for Ministry of Education
  • Design systems for various Council facilities (i.e. public halls, camping grounds & public toilets)
  • Invited to Ministry of Environment seminars on National Wastewater Policy