Drinking water, sewage and stormwater systems are key to our cities’ health. Discover how today’s water infrastructure and river management and irrigation systems developed.

Ross Creek reservoir

Ross Creek Reservoir

Built in 1867, Ross Creek is one of New Zealand’s first major urban water supplies, and one that still serves …

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Upper Mangatawhiri Dam

Upper Mangatāwhiri Dam

Upper Mangatāwhiri Dam, completed in 1965, was one of a series of rolled earth water supply dams completed in Auckland's …

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Wairoa Dam

Wairoa Dam

Wairoa Dam, completed in 1975, is one of a series of rolled earth water supply dams in Auckland's Hunua Ranges. …

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Western Springs Pumping Station

Western Springs Pumping Station

Prior to 1877, the citizens of Auckland had very inadequate water supplies and suffered huge losses from major fires in …

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