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<i> Michael Weatheral:</i> Infrastructure investment: is change in the wind?
Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.
<i>Fran O-Sullivan</i>: Infrastructure duo tighten grip on portfolio
Bill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.
Popular swimming spots prove unsafe
Many popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.
Cities bomb out on sustainable index
Australian cities have been given an environmental thumbs-down in a new assessment of their green qualities.
Blocked drains cause supermarket flood
The Auckland City Council is under fire after neglected storm water drains flooded a supermarket.
<i>Mike Reid:</i> Council 'flexibility' may mean privatisation by stealth
Mike Reid writes on council control of water services and options for the future.
Meridian and DOC request hold on dam appeals
Meridian Energy and DOC have filed a joint memorandum in the Environment Court requesting the appeals relating to the Mokihinui hydro proposal be put on hold.
Waterless Sunday in Howick after mains valve fails
Water supply to Howick and Bucklands Beach areas should be back to normal today after a valve failure.
Failure leaves thousands without water
A break in a water main has left thousands of people without water across east Auckland since earlier this morning.
Weather watch: Sick and tired
I mentioned the other week about how “sick and tired” I was for paying so many rates and having, what I feel, is a fairly average service in return.
<i>Margaret Devlin:</i> Water industry needs regulation to flourish
Margaret Devlin, a professional director, writes on water providers, monopolies and necessary controls.