Auckland's Watercare is now expected to take over services from October 1 2019. The date for Watercare to take over Waikato District Council's water services has been pushed out. Auckland council controlled organisation (CCO) Watercare was scheduled to begin work on July 1 2019, but the start date is now expected for October 1 2019. The plan is for Watercare to deliver Waikato District's drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services. The agreement must be in the best interests of the Waikato District and to achieve the best outcome a further three months has been required."

Source: Stuff July 09, 2019 03:22 UTC