Dams
Dam project aims to stop flooding in Christchurch's Early Valley
A series of dams to capture stormwater as it runs off the Port Hills are being constructed on farmland near Christchurch. It's the brainchild of Brent and Shirley Rawstron from Rossendale Wines, who… Audio
Dam project aims to stop flooding in Christchurch's Early Valley
A series of dams to capture stormwater as it runs off the Port Hills are being constructed on farmland near Christchurch. It's the brainchild of Brent and Shirley Rawstron from Rossendale Wines, who…
AudioDams half full: Watercare's new boss on Auckland's water woes
Auckland's dams are about to dip under half-way again, with dry skies forecast through to next week. They're a long way from the historical average for this time of year of 76 per cent and inching… Audio
Dam fine planning: Auckland's water visionaries
If you live in Auckland and have ever wondered where your water comes from, then thank the city planners of 100 years ago. Audio, Gallery
Kaikoura cut off after rain causes more slips
Kaikoura's Local Recovery Manager Danny Smith says the evacuations were precautionary and the good news is that the weather has broken and he has high hopes the region will come out okay. Audio
Auckland's water supply could take years to recover
It could be anywhere between six months and several years for water treatment plants to filter record levels of sediment and dirt from dams in the Hunua Ranges. Video, Audio
Dams do damage the environment - freshwater scientists
Freshwater ecologists say claims that dams benefit the environment don't stack up and smack of desperation from lobby groups. Audio
Insight for 6 April 2014 - Water Wars
Peter Fowler explores the push to build irrigation dams. Audio
