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From 1 July 2022 Downer New Zealand Limited will manage operations and maintenance for water, wastewater and stormwater services for Council.
- June 27, 2022
Council contractor changes
Kaipara District Council’s operations and maintenance switches over to a new contractor next month.
From 1 July 2022 Downer New Zealand Limited will manage operations and maintenance for water, wastewater and stormwater services for Council. The contract is for four years to June 2026.
Thank you to Ventia for their service managing these operations and maintenance for Council for the last six years.
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