
Auckland drought: Watercare struggles to fix water leak
John McCarthy complained about the burst pipe eight days ago.
John McCarthy complained about the burst pipe eight days ago.
Auckland asks for fast-track process to take more Waikato River water.
Auckland's water supply over summer could plummet to 200 million litres a day.
An agent claimed using numerology to sell a home would bring good luck. He was wrong.
Contractor began getting threatening calls after its business details were posted online.
The crisis is nearly at breaking point, prompting the enactment of the emergency law.
Many Auckland households could get a 4.45 per cent rate rise, or an extra $130 a year.
More than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.
COMMENT: Lockdown showed the positives of less cars, speed reduction, and feeling safe.
The original plan was to spend an extra $40m on the America's Cup and other events.
Decisions on how to let foreign students back next year are needed soon.
Comment: Ratepayers will opt for 2.5% rise and Mayor Phil Goff will claim public support.
COMMENT: A secure water supply for almost a third of the country's population is crucial.
COMMENT: Supercity targeting a record breaking $120 million dollars of savings next year.
Editorial:Population growth and a record drought due to climate change emptied city dams.
COMMENT: Council's new budget turns its back on values it says it holds dear. Why is that?
Roading projects are also being halted.
Auckland Councillors scrapped major projects today to fill a $550m Covid-19 revenue hole.
No decision on help would made until late June, at the earliest.
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
Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.
You might want to thank your parking warden, this time.