Case Study: Bay of Plenty Regional Council strengthens environmental data security and management with Aquatic Informatics AQUARIUS Time-Series

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Aquarius Centralized Environmental Data Management

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council, a New Zealand environmental management agency, faced significant challenges with its outdated and insecure data management system. Their old software, designed only for hydrology, lacked quality control features, proper security, and a modern interface, leaving valuable environmental data scattered and vulnerable. To address this, they sought a new commercial solution and selected the AQUARIUS Time-Series platform from vendor Aquatic Informatics.

Aquatic Informatics implemented AQUARIUS Time-Series to centralize the council's water, groundwater, air quality, and meteorological data. The solution provided a secure, defensible audit trail for all data changes, compliance with national monitoring standards, and an intuitive interface for both technical and non-technical staff. This resulted in improved data interoperability with key partners, more efficient workflows, and better-informed decision-making for resource management and community discussions.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Glenn Ellery

Data Services Manager