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Auckland water rates rising to execute Watercare investment plan

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Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 6:35pm
Watercare agreed additional payments of $20m related to its water take from the Waikato River, without the knowledge of ratepayers. Photo / Ben Plummer
Watercare agreed additional payments of $20m related to its water take from the Waikato River, without the knowledge of ratepayers. Photo / Ben Plummer

Auckland water rates rising to execute Watercare investment plan

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Newstalk ZB ,
Publish Date
Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 6:35pm

Watercare’s tunnel boring machine has completed a four-year journey, breaking through this morning.

The development comes as Watercare has announced a $14 billion investment to renew ageing and failing pipes over the next decade.

Meanwhile, Auckland water charges will rise by 7.2% from July as Watercare becomes financially independent.

Incoming Watercare CEO Jamie Sinclair talks to Ryan Bridge about what the investment means.

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