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The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.
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Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridation
The Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.
Gisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation
'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.
Ruataniwha revival? Initiative borne from doomed dam project put on Govt's fast-track bill
Hawke's Bay's water storage woes could be helped by new legislation.
The retiree leading Wellington's rates revolt
Judy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.
Will Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry up
Restrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.
'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.'
Pipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work site
A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
Flood-prone Plains in line for big drainage upgrade
A substantial upgrade programme at the pump stations will increase their performance.
One of Auckland’s most popular beaches declared safe after sewage overflow
This morning, there was a very high illness risk for anyone swimming at the beach.
Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply
Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'
City could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension denied
Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.
'A cesspit': Country estate residents fed up over incomplete sewage plant
Residents of Whitford Manor Estate told the Herald the sewage smell is revolting.
Council offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supply
Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.
Whitford resident Robyn Newman-Hall on lack of action for sewage plant
Residents at Whitford Manor Estate have been waiting four years for a wastewater system. Video / Michael Craig
Experts warn shallow aquifers increase vulnerability to contamination on East Coast
Survey reveals aquifer depths of 5m-48m, raising concerns about future water availability.
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".
Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court
Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.
New sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plant
The Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.
Gisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayor
Gisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.
Watercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concerns
Auckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.
Restoring rivers with community support
Tairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.
Power price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hike
Council's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.
Pipeline work halted after sacred site protest
The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money tree
OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.
Three more Auckland housing developments to have sewage trucked away
'It’s like Rotorua but a little bit more potent,' said one resident.
How changing your laundry habits can save you money
Kiwis use more than 39 billion litres of water a year for washing laundry.
'Makes me sick': Auckland homeowner furious over sewer line, manhole on his property
People think they can do anything and get away with it, says Tomasz Malarczyk.
Opinion: Gisborne letters on wastewater fix, damaged road, beneficiary control
OPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.
Editorial: Wellington struggling to shake its broken image
OPINION: Perhaps one of the city's most famous residents can deliver a necessary rebrand.
Opinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructure
OPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.
Sewage trucked away from hundreds of Auckland homes with no proper connection
Summer is potentially going to be really smelly, one homeowner says.