Councils commit in principle to establishing regional water CCO Published on 07 April 2026 Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have reaffirmed their shared commitment to establishing a Northland-wide council-controlled organisation (CCO) to deliver drinking water and wastewater services for the region from July 2027. Category: , Media release, Water restrictions and supply
Mayor's column – Governing our water well for the future Published on 23 March 2026 Water is something most of us take for granted. We turn on the tap and expect clean drinking water. We use facilities in our homes and trust that everything will work as it should. But behind that everyday reliability sits years of planning, investment and dedication. Category: , Mayors column, Water restrictions and supply
Northland makes strong headway in water CCO establishment Published on 20 March 2026 Northland’s councils are making strong progress towards establishing the region’s new water services Council Controlled Organisation (CCO). Category: , Media release, Water restrictions and supply
Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment Published on 19 January 2026 A highly qualified team of five has been appointed to provide independent assurance and professional advice to elected members and operational teams for the establishment of Northland’s new water organisation. Category: , Media release, Water restrictions and supply
Elected members form governance group for water CCO establishment Published on 05 December 2025 Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara district councils have confirmed the formation of a new Elected Member Steering Group (EMSG), which will provide regional leadership for the establishment of Northland’s new water organisation. Category: , Media release, Water restrictions and supply
How metal gets into tap water Published on 05 November 2025 Council’s Water Manager, Andrew Venmore, says it is a good idea to tip away the first cup of water from the tap. Category: , Water restrictions and supply