Auckland water shortage: Decision on region's water restrictions expected this week
Recommendations to lift Auckland's outdoor water restrictions will be considered this week after 17 months.
Source: stuff.co.nz
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Lyttelton Port to pay employees $500 bonus as it announces $16m profit
Carbon emissions dropped 19.5 per cent last year, and the port is investing in more efficient cranes, electrified vehicles and using biofuel.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Former River City star Paul Brannigan cleared of stabbing his brother in Glasgow
A SCOTS actor has been cleared of repeatedly stabbing his brother after prosecutors binned the case.
Source: glasgowtimes.co.uk
High hopes for new Watercare CEO
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
Source: newstalkzb.co.nz
Auckland water bills may need to double to plug fiscal hole
Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly Watercare's 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 add to the extra $100 the average Auckland household would pay if the Auckland Council's proposed 5 ...
Source: rnz.co.nz