In a major new research report, the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP in New Zealand are recommending a series of actions to respond to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events. These include excluding vulnerable flood-prone areas from development and incorporating mātauraunga Māori knowledge to minimise urban flood risk.  

Nestled deep in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most challenging road resilience programmes, a sophisticated network of sensors is playing a crucial role in site safety. Developed by WSP for client Waka Kotahi, these high-tech devices tirelessly detect ground movement - safeguarding workers fixing slips in the Maungataniwha Range.

Organisations with infrastructure on the Waikato River are being urged to be extra vigilant after the discovery of the invasive gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) - also known as the Asian clam or golden clam – near Lake Karapiro in May.

If there’s one thing Valentina Petrone wants you to know about the circular economy, it’s that “it goes way beyond recycling”.

It’s not every day that WSP ecologists discover invasive species that are new to Aotearoa New Zealand. But that’s exactly what happened recently to Bay of Plenty-based Alex Reid and Mark Yungnickel.

As passengers on the Kāpiti rail line north of Wellington admire the view from their carriages, they may not be aware that the line's steep coastal cliffs are now under constant real-time monitoring for potential slips - no matter the weather.

We are pleased to publish our 2022 Global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report highlights our journey to have a purposeful and positive ESG impact on our employees, clients, and the communities where we operate.

We are proud that our Net Zero journey and ESG leadership have been recognized by Environment Analyst in a recent report. Of the 50 leading environmental sustainability firms assessed, WSP stands among the only four to receive a five-star rating. 

With two major Wellington landslide and rockfall projects having just been completed, we caught up with Service Line Leader for Risk & Resilience Greg Cook to learn how WSP’s geotechnical specialists work with clients to repair unstable slopes and prevent others from failing in future.

With its Biodiversity Statement, WSP has now a set of guiding principles aimed at enabling WSP to engage with our clients to protect, restore, and enhance ecosystems.

New research commissioned from WSP by the Building Research Association (BRANZ) has found Aotearoa New Zealand’s light-framed timber building designs are well placed to withstand higher wind speeds due to climate change.  

In support of reaching net-zero, WSP now has approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi.