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Keith Rankin: Everybody owns water

Indeed TV3 reported last year that David Shearer and John Key hold the same position, that "nobody owns water. It's everybody's resource".

Changes to line charges cut power bills by 3pc

Auckland dams are holding up

Auckland's water supply is holding strong, despite an unusually balmy summer which has kept carrier companies busy.

Solid Energy chief calls it a day

Long-serving Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder has joined the exodus from the top of the state-owned enterprise, his departure welcomed on the West Coast.

Bruce Wills: Farmers passionate about water and the future

As 2012 draws to a close there is no such thing as the "good old days" when it comes to water use in town or country.

Bills soar but relief due next year

Power bills have jumped more than $100 this year, latest figures show - but Auckland households can expect some reprieve next year.

Watercare bows to user pressure

Watercare Services has fitted meters to 14 Auckland household rain water tanks in a trial that will test the fairness of its new $582 annual wastewater fixed charge.

Editorial: Muzzling of Watercare totally unnecessary

Debate about the benefits of corporatised or privatised water models has been simmering for several years.

Business model tipped for NZ water supply

High-level discussions are taking place to stop councils providing water services and pass control to a handful of companies run on commercial lines.