About Us
About us
With over 40+ years of experience, Filtration Canterbury provides New Zealand homes, farms and businesses with high-quality water filtration solutions.
Our purpose is to improve the health and safety of New Zealanders by ensuring their water is clean, safe and reliable.
New Zealand Owned and Operated
We understand New Zealand water requirements and the challenges that come with it. We proudly serve both urban and rural communities, offering systems designed to meet the varying demands of town and rural water supplies.
Trusted Expertise in Water Filtration
No two water systems are the same. With over four decades of experience across residential, agricultural, food and beverage, and industrial applications, we understand the complexities of different water sources and environments.
Water quality can vary significantly depending on location, groundwater conditions, agricultural activity, and infrastructure. Our team provides practical solutions to address these challenges and improve the safety and reliability of drinking water.
Combined with specialised training in Germany, Australia and New Zealand, we deliver world-class filtration solutions that ensure hygiene, quality and performance.
Protective
We’re here to protect people through better water. Every system we install is tried, tested and designed to safeguard the health and wellbeing of families, staff, and tenants. People’s wellbeing stays at the front and centre of what we do.
Practical
We solve real water problems with honest advice, straightforward recommendations and clear communication. Our customers always know what they're getting, why it matters and how it will improve their water.
Dependable
We do what we say we will. From your first enquiry to ongoing servicing and support, we're responsive, reliable and committed to being there when our customers need us.
Accountable
We stand behind every system we install. If we make a promise, we keep it, taking ownership of our work and responsibility for the outcome. If you call us today, we’re there the next day or sooner.
Meet the team
Science based expertise, modern filtration knowledge, and a genuine commitment to helping customers.
Richard Ellis | Founder & Water Filtration Specialist
With experience spanning dairy, brewing and advanced water treatment across multiple countries, Richard brings deep technical expertise in water chemistry and filtration, along with practical insight, to deliver safe, high-quality water solutions.
Nicole Hay | Customer Service, Dispatch & Marketing
Specialising in residential filtration, Nicole helps homeowners choose the right system for their needs. As the first point of contact and the friendly voice behind our phone and social channels, she supports customers every step of the way.
Colin Rayner | Senior Water Technician
Colin designs and supports reliable, high-performance filtration systems across rural, commercial and industrial applications. With a strong technical background, attention to detail and up-to-date compliance knowledge, he ensures every system is fit for purpose.
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