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Recommendations to lift Auckland's outdoor water restrictions will be considered this week after 17 months.

Carbon emissions dropped 19.5 per cent last year, and the port is investing in more efficient cranes, electrified vehicles and using biofuel.

A SCOTS actor has been cleared of repeatedly stabbing his brother after prosecutors binned the case.

Watercare's new CEO is confident in his plans to improve Auckland's water supply. Jon Lamonte stepped into the shoes as chief executive at Auckland’s water

Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly Watercares board has approved recommendations in an agenda report to increase water rates by 7 percent - about $1.50 per week or $78 per annum - on 1 July this year and then again in 2022. Water rates would then increase by 9.5 percent each year between 2023 and 2029, then by 3.5 percent in 2030 and 2031. This meant waterbills for the average household would more than double during the decade, from $1069 this year to $2261 in 2031. This increase would also a...

The COVID-19 pandemic and the Auckland regions drought were the two main factors taken into account in the recommendations. The pandemic has punched a $1b hole in the councils revenue, while Watercare splashed out $209m in additional water sources and treatment. In addition to higher rates, the recommendations also included increases in infrastructure growth charges - the fee for connecting a new dwelling or property to the water network - of 12 percent from 1 July this year followed by an 8 pe...

Auckland mayor Phil Goff says Watercare decision to double water bills in a decade too drastic from some families 7 Jan, 2021 11:33 PM 7 minutes to read Home and hosed: Auckland water rules relaxed just in time for summer. Video / Will Trafford Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz Auckland mayor Phil Goff says Watercare should have gradually increased water prices rather than the drastic changes that could see the average household paying $1200 a year more in less tha...

Auckland household Watercare water bills could double in less than a decade 7 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 6 minutes to read Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz Auckland household water bills could more than double in less than a decade after Watercare approved increases to tackle rising costs and settle its books. Watercare says it is the only way to raise funds needed due to borrowing limits, but an Auckland councillor has slammed the agency saying "years of underinvestment"...

Press Release – Watercare Services Watercares Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Hiwa-i-te-Rangi is on the cusp of her five-year journey to build New Zealands longest wastewater tunnel from Mangere to Grey Lynn. Before that journey begins, the first two sections of this 190-metre … Watercare’s Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Hiwa-i-te-Rangi is on the cusp of her five-year journey to build New Zealand’s longest wastewater tunnel from Mangere to Grey Lynn. Before that journey begins, the first two ...

Press Release – Watercare Services Watercare’s Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Hiwa-i-te-Rangi is on the cusp of her five-year journey to build New Zealand’s longest wastewater tunnel from Mangere to Grey Lynn. Before that journey begins, the first two sections of this 190-metre long machine and its 4.5metre cutterhead will be unveiled at Watercare’s Māngere construction site – the launch site for the $1.2 billion Central Interceptor project. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will officially laun...