News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest from Northland Waters as we work toward our July 2027 launch.

Kate Simmonds appointed Chief Executive of Northland Waters News
12 Aug 2026
Kate Simmonds appointed Chief Executive of Northland Waters
Respected water sector leader Kate Simmonds has been appointed Chief Executive of Northland Waters, where she will lead the establishment…
Northland Waters incorporated as establishment confirmed News
22 May 2026
Northland Waters incorporated as establishment confirmed
District councillors from Far North, Whangārei and Kaipara have approved key governance and transfer agreements, marking a significant milestone as…
Councils commit in principle to establishing regional water CCO News
7 Apr 2026
Councils commit in principle to establishing regional water CCO
Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have reaffirmed their shared commitment to establishing a Northland-wide council-controlled organisation (CCO) to…
Northland makes strong headway in water CCO establishment News
20 Mar 2026
Northland makes strong headway in water CCO establishment
Northland’s councils are making strong progress towards establishing the region’s new water services Council Controlled Organisation (CCO). As councils advance…
Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment News
19 Jan 2026
Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment
A highly qualified team of five has been appointed to provide independent assurance and professional advice to elected members and…
Elected members form governance group for water CCO establishment News
5 Dec 2025
Elected members form governance group for water CCO establishment
Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara district councils have confirmed the formation of a new Elected Member Steering Group (EMSG) at…
Establishment of new Northland water organisation underway  News
7 Oct 2025
Establishment of new Northland water organisation underway 
Northland’s three district councils are making progress in the establishment of a new council controlled water organisation, which will be responsible for delivering drinking water and wastewater services across the region.   A joint…
Northland to establish new cross-council water organisation  News
31 Aug 2025
Northland to establish new cross-council water organisation 
Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North District Councils have agreed to establish a Northland-wide Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver drinking water and wastewater services from July 2027.  …
Northland’s district councils adopt Water Services Delivery Plan   News
28 Aug 2025
Northland’s district councils adopt Water Services Delivery Plan  
Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have adopted a joint Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP), marking a significant step toward establishing a regionally controlled water services…
Northland united on water decision    News
14 Aug 2025
Northland united on water decision   
Northland’s collaboration on Local Water Done Well has been praised by the Minister for Local Government, Simon Watts, after its…
Northland Councils explore collaborative opportunities for water service delivery News
10 Jun 2025
Northland Councils explore collaborative opportunities for water service delivery
Northland’s District Councils have each heard feedback from their communities on the future of water servicesdelivery, and established a cross-Council…