Auckland councillors baulk at proposal to hike Watercare director fees by 33%
2 sources·Updated July 30, 2026

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- RNZ National·1h ago'Not acceptable': 33 percent Watercare payrises knocked back by councillors
Chairperson Daniel Newman said the amounts went "well beyond what is reasonable to the people of Auckland".
Read at RNZ National → - NZ Herald·22h agoAuckland councillors baulk at proposal to hike Watercare director fees by 33%
Staff have been told to prepare a new paper with 'dramatically lower' increases.
Read at NZ Herald →
