Water Shortage
The future of water in the city that soaks it up
Aucklanders are breaking records for water usage - at the same time as the city breaks records for days without rain. How secure is the city's future water supply if these droughts continue? Audio
The future of water in the city that soaks it up
Aucklanders are breaking records for water usage - at the same time as the city breaks records for days without rain. How secure is the city's future water supply if these droughts continue?
AudioAuklanders on tank water desperate, stressed in dry weather
Desperate and stressful - that's how water companies in Auckland are describing severe shortages crippling some families on tank supplies.
There are a limited number of refill pumps for water… Audio
Penrhyn mayor pushes for more water to be shipped to island
The mayor of Penryhn in the northern Cook Islands is pushing for more water to be sent to the island as a water shortage reaches a critical level on the island. Audio
Wellingtonians face water restrictions amid early summer heat
Water restrictions are already in place in many parts of the country, and now Wellington residents are being warned to heed water restrictions or face tougher measures in the coming weeks. Audio
