Watercare unveils $15.2 billion infrastructure programme for Auckland
Thursday 30 July 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Watercare
Watercare has announced a 10-year, $15.2 billion spending plan to upgrade Auckland's ageing water and wastewater networks. The programme includes $4 billion in accelerated investment and aims to supply up to 300 million litres of treated drinking water daily from the Waikato River by late 2033. Residents may see increases in water bills.