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Differences from Australian WELS scheme

The water efficiency labelling regulations are modelled on the Australian water efficiency labelling scheme. The New Zealand proposals, however, have a number of elements that are fundamentally different. The most substantial difference is that Australia requires all water-using appliances and fixtures to be registered before they are labelled and sold. It is not proposed that a government mandated registration scheme be introduced for New Zealand, although industry may wish to establish their own voluntary registration scheme, for example to give consumers additional assurance.

Another difference is that in Australia there are minimum performance requirements for toilets and urinals. Items which do not meet these requirements are disallowed or strongly discouraged from sale. It is not proposed that New Zealand introduce similar minimum performance requirements.

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