First flush for new Northland water authority

Northland’s three district councils have taken a major step toward overhauling how the region manages drinking water and wastewater, formally establishing an Elected Member Steering Group (EMSG) to guide the creation of a new water Council Controlled Organisation (CCO). The Far North, Whangārei and Kaipara district councils each confirmed the formation of the group at meetings a fortnight ago. The EMSG replaces the earlier Elected Members Working Group and will lead regional collaboration as Northland prepares for significant changes under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms. The ne...