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EditorialOctober 14

The economics of water

Water supply is one of the coming issues of the age. The importance of securing supply in the most economic and sustainable manner cannot be underestimated.

North OtagoSeptember 16

Water allocation increase

More water will be able to be taken from North Otago's volcanic aquifer as a result of a recently adopted plan-change proposal.

DunedinAugust 7

ORC says water policy targets 'impractical'

Environment Ministry suggestions that numerical targets be set for how much water can be taken and targets for water quality are impractical, Otago Regional Council chairman Graeme Martin says.

DunedinJuly 22

New approach to water

The Dunedin City Council is to consider allowing more rural properties to connect to its reticulated water network, despite concerns about city planning problems that could be created.

NewsApril 3

Now is time to review water takes

Farmers have been urged to look closely at their water takes before new regulations come into force next year.

DunedinMarch 27

Water-tank advocate calls for incentives

Lyndall Hancock has spent a lifetime with a rainwater tank beside the house.

NewsMarch 15

Otago's water system mystery to others

Otago Regional Council concerns about the direction of national freshwater management policy have not been allayed by meeting Land and Water Forum chairman Alastair Bisley.

Central OtagoMarch 14

Workshops for shaping water future

The first of 10 workshops that will help determine Central Otago's water management strategy for the next 20 years is being held at Roxburgh today.

NewsFebruary 20

Freshwater forum chance

Otago residents will be able to have their say on freshwater management at a public meeting tomorrow.

DunedinFebruary 10

Some exemption to water regulations

Otago landowners with water takes in areas difficult to access or where weather is too harsh for electronic equipment will be able to apply for exemptions to new water metering rules.

Central OtagoFebruary 4

Year before water billing to begin

Owners of large residential sections in Ranfurly and Naseby will have a year's grace from bills for excess water use, in the wake of more debate about the fairness of water metering in Central Otago.

NewsFebruary 1

ORC backs water plan

The Otago Regional Council is backing its approach to water management in Otago, saying it is "simpler and more cost-effective" than Government-backed recommendations for fresh water management.

North OtagoJanuary 25

Privatisation fears allayed

Fears the Waitaki District Council-owned Dunback or other East Otago water schemes could be privatised as part of a proposal to harvest water from the Shag River have been allayed by those directly involved.

DunedinJanuary 21

Public to have say about future of city's water

A binding public referendum has been proposed as a safety mechanism to allay public concerns over feared privatisation of Dunedin's water.

DunedinJanuary 21

Suggestion DCC deal with unions

The Dunedin City Council would need to take on unions over working hours and other conditions if it hoped to keep water services in-house while slashing costs, yesterday's hearing was told.

EditorialJanuary 18

Future proofing Dunedin's water

In September 1860, the first public water pump was commissioned in Dunedin but it was not long afterwards that New Zealand's first major water supply project was initiated.

DunedinJanuary 18

Water plan fear voiced

A proposal for a new council-controlled organisation (CCO) to run Dunedin's water assets has been roundly criticised by two city councillors.

North OtagoOctober 29

Water committee officially launched

A new committee which will help manage water in the lower Waitaki River catchment and Waimate district with input from the community was formally launched in Oamaru last night.

Central OtagoOctober 22

District-wide water policy recommended

The incoming Central Otago District Council faces a tough decision at its first meeting: who should be responsible for water-metering policy and strategy - the council or its community boards?

North OtagoOctober 22

Decision on water pipeline next week

A final decision on building a pipeline costing almost $600,000 to take Oamaru water to Weston consumers will be made by the Waitaki District Council at its meeting on Wednesday.

North OtagoOctober 21

Farmers urged to check water rules, consents

Canterbury farmers, and those in the Waitaki Valley, have been warned to check about water restrictions as the new irrigation season begins.

CanterburyOctober 20

Grant will hasten work on scheme

The proposed $200 million Hunter Downs irrigation scheme has received a $276,000 grant from the Government's newly expanded community irrigation fund.

North OtagoOctober 15

People wanted for water committee

Another community-based committee is being set up by Environment Canterbury to help it manage water resources in the Waitaki catchment.

QueenstownOctober 1

Curb building to save water: exec

The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is moving to rein in a forecast $400 million debt by tackling the false perception of an "endless supply" of water thought to be held by many residents who live near lakes.