New Zealand
Water plan approved as debate over multi-council model rages
The Rotorua council will run water services until 2028 while exploring a shared model.
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Tehran faces water cuts as Iran battles century's worst drought
Rainfall in Tehran has dropped to its lowest level in 100 years.
Taps run dry: Northland town’s water woes deepen
Northern Advocate’s Yolisa Tswanya on Kāeo’s water crisis - two weeks without supply and locals demanding answers. Video / Herald Now
InfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's Simplicity
Company to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.
Editorial: 'Check before you buy' – Auckland Council's warning doesn't help existing homeowners
OPINION: Some long-time homeowners find their property is now in a flood zone.
Council building skinks a new Marine Parade home as part of $37m flood plan
The project will protect Maraenui and Te Awa and allow 400 new homes to be built.
Brown water woes linger after Huntly pipe flush
More than 34km of Huntly water pipes were flushed over three weeks.
Council buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollution
The $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.
Inside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this term
Problems with roaming dogs are a high priority for two councillors.
Western Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reforms
A regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.
Community help needed to rebuild swing bridge that became a 'symbol of Central Hawke's Bay's vision'
'The swing bridge has always been more than wood, steel and concrete.'
Dr Greg Severinsen: New Zealand asleep at wheel on environmental policy
OPINION: It's time to change direction to catch up, and fast.
Rototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two days
About 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.
How Wellington households must use sprinklers under new water rules
Running a garden hose for 12 minutes uses up one person's total daily average.
Billionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyards
Marlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.
Simon Wilson's Love this City: Density, sewage, term limits and quotes of the week
Opinion: Why Brown says greenfields growth is bad for Auckland’s future.
Govt vs Auckland Council: Housing project's rejection may ignite planning war
Panel cites infrastructure gaps in rejecting 1250-home Ōrewa fast-track project.
Auckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disaster
A new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.
Kaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standards
The DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.
Mayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water plan
Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.
'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls out
Initially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.
Receivers appointed at luxury gated Auckland housing estate after sewage row, low sales
Residents said the smell of raw sewage made them gag.
'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers
Trevor Knox’s rates bill has risen to $10,730 on his 1ha property.
Gisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles
90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.
Nick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoning
OPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.
'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnership
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.
Market close: Strong lead from US carries NZX 50 up 1.5%
'Bad news is good news,' one analyst said.
Katie Bradford: Canada's infrastructure approach offers lessons for NZ
OPINION: NZ needs to show the real value of what we build so infrastructure can progress.
Julie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gain
The Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.
Market close: Mainfreight’s gains offset by Gentrack Group’s losses
Mainfreight rebounds and Gentrack takes a hit as the NZX trades flat.