Local councils will own the proposed four new water entities – and local voices will be strengthened, the government has confirmed today. As part […]
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Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction
New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and […]
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Funding councils’ climate adaptation – Expert Reaction
Central Government could do more to help councils deal with the growing threat of climate change, according to a new […]
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Councils declaring climate emergencies – In the News
Wellington City is the latest council to declare a climate change emergency, but many are skeptical on whether the declarations […]
Continue readingClimate change and insurance – Expert Reaction
The extent to which climate change threatens New Zealand’s coastal housing will depend on insurance options available to homeowners, according to […]
Continue readingCourt upholds GMO ruling – In the News
The High Court has upheld a ruling allowing regional councils to determine whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be banned […]
Continue readingUPDATED: DHBs to control water fluoridation – In the News
The Government has announced planned legislation that will move responsibility for water fluoridation from local councils to District Health Boards. […]
Continue readingWhakatane fluoride decision fuels Govt re-think
The Whakatane District Council’s Policy Committee has voted narrowly in favour removing fluoride from the District’s public water supplies. Following […]
Continue readingDom Post: Fallen trees, blocked drains? Report it online, says web adviser
Claire McEntee of the Dominion Post writes about advice from technology advisor Nat Torkington that web services need to be […]
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