Month: May 2017
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Watercare opts for Manuka Road site over Oratia
I attended the Watercare Board meeting today where the preferred site for the new Water Treatment Plant was going to be decided. The event was very sombre. Groups from both the Waima and Oratia communities were present. It was akin to turning up to a funeral and not knowing which person was going to die.…
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Chair’s report May 2017 – what Watercare should do, Anzac Day and a celebration for Piha
One of the most satisfying parts of my job is the writing of the Chair’s report each month. This makes me focus on what we want to achieve this term and on what has happened so far. This month, like all of the other months, has been full of events and matters of interest and…
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The possible privatisation of Ports of Auckland
The future of Auckland’s port has become the subject of some media attention recently. Is it going to be privatised? The conjecture started with this article by Bernard Orsman in the Herald. It said this: High level discussions are under way over the future of Ports of Auckland as Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wrestles with…