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Watch NZH Local Focus: Ratepayer takes on council over Two Mile Creek

A local property owner in Waihi Beach is at odds with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council over the management of an erosion control project that affects his land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bills may rise to stop sewage overflows

EXCLUSIVE: Water bills in the country's largest city may have to rise to stop raw sewage flowing into Auckland Harbour almost every time it rains.

Dirty water: Can green roofs fix sewage?

Some experts believe the key to eliminating raw sewage overflows into Auckland Harbour lies on the roof of one of the city's recent office blocks.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Iwi wade into water issue

Hawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say they warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.

Editorial: Muzzling of Watercare totally unnecessary

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

Sam Judd: Valuable poop

Rebuilding Christchurch business - Peak Recruitment

One recruitment company seeking engineers for the Christchurch rebuild is getting more phone calls from expats wanting to return home.

Delicate balancing act ahead for minister

We've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality

Liquid assets

Water is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.