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Selwyn establishes New Zealand's first water authority

The PressRNZTuesday 8 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Simon Watts, Sam Broughton, Selwyn District Council

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Selwyn District Council has launched Selwyn Water Limited to manage drinking water and wastewater services for 38,000 households and businesses. Mayor Sam Broughton stated the $2 million company will provide future certainty while maintaining local ownership.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Press, Tue 8 Jul 2025, 12:30pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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  2. RNZRNZ

    Selwyn Water company 'continues local ownership, prevents privatisation' - mayor (opens in new tab)