Safe and healthy communities
Sustained by abundant fresh water
Provided by the sun and sea
At KIVA we are solving water security in New Zealand and the Pacific through the provision of sustainable solar powered chemical free desalination units.
The systems we supply will work for resorts and communities and can be rapidly deployed in emergency situations or installed as permanent infrastructure for long term water supply.
The Blue Pacific is home to hundreds of communities living on remote low lying atolls and islands that are vulnerable to the combined threats of aging infrastructure and natural disasters. We have seen significant weather events, tsunami and volcanic activity over the past 20 years that have all had significant impacts on water security for both the short and long term needs of the people impacted.
Water shortages are a regular occurrence on the atolls of the equatorial Pacific, where climate change has made seasonal rainfall less reliable. Water is shipped in plastic bottles providing short term relief but no long term solution.
Cyclones, tsunamis and the volcanic activity all result in communities with damaged water infrastructure and no long term solutions. Plastic waste from bottled water is a significant issue in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption in Tonga in 2022. Short term solutions often create other long term problems.
We use newly developed desalination technology that uses less power than traditional systems, and no chemicals.
The systems we supply can be deployed by sea or air to provide an immediate potable water supply in the event of an emergency. They can either be powered by the local grid or supplied with their own solar array so they can function completely off grid.
We are also able to design, supply and manage long term water infrastructure solutions using efficient desalination solutions so that island communities are no longer impacted by drought.
The Islands of the Pacific are not the only vulnerable societies. Communities of Aotearoa New Zealand suffered immediate water shortages in the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes and the heavy rains of 2023. Our deployable desalination units would be an immediate solution for coastal Aotearoa New Zealand communities impacted by natural disasters.
Emergency water relief
KIVA can provide relief in emergency situations such as volcanic events, tropical storm impacts and drought. We have rapidly deployable containerized water desalination units that generate up to 3500L of potable water per day. These units are off grid and are powered by their own solar panels.
Water infrastructure design and installation
From communities to resorts, we can design, install and manage solar powered water desalination to meet your freshwater needs.
Desalination is now a sustainable method for acquiring potable water for your community or resort. KIVA can work with our partners to design systems that will provide for all your freshwater needs. These can be containerized self-powered units or installed into a permanent plant and powered by the local power grid. With the increase in solar availability across the Pacific excess daytime solar generation can be used to generate fresh water.
Asset and plant management
At KIVA we understand that our clients want the longest life possible out of their investment. Therefore we work over the lifetime of the equipment to monitor, manage and maintain the assets. This ensures that the plant is operational for the maximum time possible and provides for the needs of our communities without interruption.
About us
The Pacific region is coming under increased stress to maintain fresh water supplies in a challenging environment. A changing climate is increasing periods of drought, unleashing more devastating storms and impacting ground water through salt water intrusion. Add to that other natural disasters such as the Tonga volcano of 2022 and aging infrastructure, and many Pacific communities do not reliable, long term water security.
Matthew Cross
Matthew is a an experienced director in the infrastructure and steel construction sectors. His organisational expertise underpins the business model of KIVA and ensures we have the governance and relationships to succeed. Ensuring the Pacific benefits from the most modern advancements in desalination technology is a key goal of KIVA, and as such Matthew is driven to succeed in our mission of sustainable water for Pacific communities.
Stephen Lyon
A long term resident of The Cook Islands, Stephen has traveled to many Pacific Island states, and has spent time in some of the Pacific’s most remote communities. His experience of seeing the vulnerabilities and resilience of these communities is a driving factor in the development of KIVA. Water is a basic necessity and developing more sustainable and reliable water supplies is a key part of sustaining these communities in an uncertain climatic environment and through natural disasters.
