AucklandWatch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Aug 05:04 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumBusinessCostly vacancy: $2.2m bill for early end to Labour's Three Waters leaseDIA's Sale St office housed the Three Waters programme until March 2024.07 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPresentation to offer wastewater discharge solutions for RaglanCouncil proposal has been put together after years of community consultation and research.08 Nov 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellThe clue that Wellington's Crown observer was waiting in the wings in JanuaryAnalysis: Bursting water pipes are the inescapable backdrop to the city's problems.24 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandBurst water main floods SH1 in central Wellington with muddy waterMotorists have been told to expect delays.17 Oct 02:12 AM
New ZealandFuture management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewedWaipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"14 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandLarge pool of brown wastewater spews into Wellington’s harbourPeople have been told to avoid the area while Wellington Water responds.09 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry upRestrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hospital pass': Councils to pay for set up of new water entity'If you’re going to instigate change then you really ought to be prepared to fund it.'03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncils consider changes to water management in Hamilton and Waikato DistrictA new organisation could help the councils tackle growth, maintenance, and rising costs.27 Sep 04:46 AM
New ZealandBrown says councils must respect ratepayer money'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.09 Sep 03:36 AM
New ZealandTick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water planWhanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.30 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructureOPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.26 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandStrength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLimited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPipe replacement project grinding to the finish lineLeaving the original pipe in place does 'not bear thinking about'.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councilsTory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.21 Aug 07:55 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown wants more water meters as part of three waters overhaulThe Government won't be mandating meters but the minister is a 'very strong advocate'.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil calls in cavalry for water sampling'It sounds easy - take a sample and put it into a plastic cup - but it does take time.'15 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandMayor says Govt water plan ‘significant step forward’Mahé Drysdale weighs in on the Government's new water plans.09 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandOdour issues linger at Whanganui wastewater plantThe plant's dryer will be shut for a month later this year.09 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe big questions that hang over Three WatersWill the Government's Three Waters fix be enough?08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water boss abruptly quits, stepping down from tomorrowThe board has announced Tonia Haskell is stepping down.07 Aug 11:48 PM
