Future-Proofing Remote Infrastructure: The Role of Technology

Councils across New Zealand are under pressure. Ageing infrastructure, Local Water Done Well reforms, and long-term funding models are all front of mind. Historical investment into water infrastructure varies across the country, but one thing is clear: technology will play a key role in planning and future-proofing infrastructure and assets.

That’s why protecting infrastructure investment matters. Monitoring technology helps ensure every dollar councils put into assets works harder, lasts longer, and delivers more value.

Who We Are

Halo is a Kiwi technology company specialising in remote monitoring. Established in 2001, we’ve grown from a handful of big ideas on the farm, to supporting over 10,000 customers and more than 50,000 connected devices. At our core, Halo builds a hardware and software solution that give operators real-time visibility of their operations - across agriculture, commercial, and local government.

The Data Dilemma

Across sectors, the universal challenge is the cost of poor data:

• Too little - critical gaps in information leave operators in the dark.
  

• Too much - fragmented, disconnected data that’s difficult to integrate and interpret.

Either way, the result is the same: wasted time, unnecessary site visits, compliance risk, environmental breaches, and infrastructure failures. In short: poor data equals poor outcomes. For our customers, data underpins everyday decisions - so the value of accurate, real-time data that can be trusted, interpreted, and acted on is immense.

How Halo Helps

Halo streamlines data from the ground to the cloud, filling the gaps traditional SCADA systems often miss.

We focus on remote and dispersed networks - booster stations, pipelines, rural water plants, tanks, and stormwater systems. These smaller nodes may not grab headlines, but unmanaged, they create outsized compliance and maintenance headaches.

Our approach is collaborative and agnostic: we integrate with third-party sensors, hardware, and data systems into a single, cloud-based dashboard.

From our work with councils and operators, the value of technology usually boils down to four principles. A solution must enable:

• Visibility - see it once, no guesswork.
• Proactivity - act early, before issues grow.
• Efficiency - troubleshoot remotely, fix fast, travel less.
• Future-proofing - scalable, flexible, integrates with other systems, backed by NZ-wide support.

Or put simply: “see it once, act early, fix fast, built to last.”

Proof in Practice: Auckland Council

Auckland Council had been struggling with outdated systems tied to a single contractor. Inaccurate data, phantom alarms, and slow bug fixes created significant operational issues.

“Since implementing the HALO solution, we've benefited from a versatile, in-house team capable of programming controllers to a high standard, which ensures seamless code changes even if personnel leave. HALO has also enabled us to meet the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules for continuous monitoring. The ability to troubleshoot remotely across our sites has been a game changer — reducing travel time, ensuring we bring the right parts for repairs, and delivering considerable labour cost savings.”
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‍Alex Jacobsen, Senior Healthy Waters Specialist, Auckland Council

The result: fewer phantom alarms, faster fixes, and compliance achieved with confidence.

👉 View Auckland Council Impact Study here

The Bottom Line

Technology will play a major role in shaping the future of infrastructure, compliance, and community resilience. At Halo, we’re excited to bring our experience to the table and work alongside councils to unlock that potential.

We look forward to engaging with local government operators on how Halo can help simplify complexity, protect investments, and build a smarter, more sustainable future.

Contact Us

Keen to explore how remote monitoring could support your council?

👉 www.halosystems.co.nz/enterprise

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