WWLA is celebrating a major milestone this week: our 2,000th project. The achievement comes just 17 months after project 1,500 and reflects the strength of our 27-person team and our growing portfolio. WWLA reached 1,000 projects in October 2023, eight years and nine months after the company began. Project 1,500 followed 19 months later, in May 2025. Completing the next 500 in only 17 months reflects both our momentum and the confidence our clients place in us. Fittingly, o

WWLA recently joined the University of Auckland’s first Science Majors Expo, giving students an opportunity to explore where their studies could take them and learn more about careers in our industry. The expo brought together undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the university’s science programmes. Students could speak directly with professionals and discover how their chosen majors connect with real-world roles. The informal format made it easy to have meanin

We’re very pleased to welcome Sophie Fay to the WWLA team! Sophie joined us in September 2026 as a Contaminated Land Scientist, bringing a strong background in geology and valuable hands-on field experience. After studying Geology at the University of Canterbury, Sophie spent two years working alongside underground and exploration teams at a gold mine in Otago. There, she gained practical experience working around drill rigs and heavy machinery while developing a broad unders

We’re delighted to welcome Max McKellar to the WWLA team! Max joined us in September 2026 as a Graduate Environmental Scientist. Max holds a Master’s in Environmental Science with Distinction from the University of Canterbury, where his research focused on agricultural soil remediation. While completing his thesis, he also gained valuable hands-on experience through a scholarship with Babbage Consultants. Max brings a great analytical background to the team, with key strength

Congratulations to Jaide, who recently celebrated her 3-year anniversary of working at WWLA. Based in our Kumeu office, Jaide works as an Intermediate Hydrologist and is also a shareholder in the company. Over the last 3 years, Jaide has made a significant contribution to the company, building strong relationships across the business and becoming a trusted and highly valued member of the team. Jaide’s career at WWLA has continued to develop, and she has recently stepped into