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The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.

The region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans.

Wellington Water needs $37.5m to fix outdated IT systems over three years.

Threatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.

The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.

After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.

Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.

Coastal residents despair as sewage continues to spill into picturesque bay.

The 'inexcusable' sewer pipe blockage was located 150m from Stout St down to Oak St.

A Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.

It's believed a chasm of up to 2sq m lies underneath the ruptured road.

Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.

Gisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.

Mayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.

Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.

The portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.

Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.

'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.

The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.

Water Services Authority head of operations Steve Taylor speaks about the reports of increased levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which feeds into water supplies.

Arsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.

Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.

Councils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.

The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.

Members of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.

The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.

The Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.

'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.