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'Reopen Auckland': Mayor tells Govt to loosen border
University and council plead with Government to 'reopen Auckland'.
University and council plead with Government to 'reopen Auckland'.
Authorities warn further cuts are needed to avoid a major crisis.
Panuku is reviewing a number of major projects due to a projected $500m revenue loss.
The same pipe burst on May 5, shutting part of Queen St for two days.
A number of Auckland services will reopen this week, including the zoo and museum.
The organisation says it is operating based on drought standards set by elected officials.
Auckland Zoo is one council operation facing a $5m revenue loss from Covid-19.
A spot in the e-scooter market is up for grabs in some of the country's biggest cities.
Auckland's drought crisis is making things worse for this year's budget. Video / Brett Phibbs / Supplied
Changes will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.
'Covid-19 hurt my business. Water restrictions killed my business.'
Auckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.
Watercare says there are health risks with recycled water being used on parks.
Council heritage expert Rebecca Fogel said the changes are not a good outcome.
City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.
Today's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.
Watercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.
It's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.
Showers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.
Council libraries, fitness centres and community venues will start to open from next week.
It'll be a slow return to the office for many of those working for corporates.
People will be restricted to window seats unless they are with someone they know.
Sundeep Rasila defrauded council out of nearly $30,000 over a Chinese tech goods contract.
"Given the scale and size of our facilities, this is likely to mean a staged approach."
About 40 staff are employed at Elliot Stables and many are on the wage subsidy now.
Changing to level 2 could be make Auckland's water crisis even worse.
Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.
New Zealand's biggest city is grappling with the worst drought in its history.
Editorial: Auckland's water supply drops below 50 per cent while bureaucracy stagnates.
Watering gardens, washing cars and water blasting houses could incur a heavy fine.