Nearly 80,000 smart water meters will be rolled out across Auckland in the next four years as part of the city's efforts to cure its water woes. Auckland Council aims to reduce per capita water usage by at least 15 percent by 2050. Photo: 123RF Auckland Council plans to reduce per capita water usage by at least 15 percent by 2050, as part of its water strategy created to help it tackle the city's persisting drought in the midst of climate change and a growing population. The key components of this plan were: All residential properties having smart water meters by about 2034; Educating reside...