Tag: Auckland Council CE Stephen Town

Council Reaction to Dam Water Supply Issues

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Review under way

 

From Auckland Council

Water supply safe, reporting process under review

 

Watercare’s decision to close two water supply lakes in the Hunua Ranges in May 2014 after traces of herbicide (metsulfuron-methyl) were detected has been the subject of media reports this morning.

Auckland Council CE Stephen Town is confident public safety was never at risk but is reviewing the reporting procedures around potential drinking water contamination.

“I am confident that proper safety procedures were in place and were followed by the parties concerned.

“Watercare took all steps required to ensure that neither water quality nor water supply were put at risk.

“There remains a concern about who should have been informed of these events and when, and whether this should have been made public at the time.

“I will therefore undertake a review of council’s reporting procedures.

“Our organisation must be as open and transparent as possible – and that includes matters within the wider Auckland Council family that are in the public interest,” he says.

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And still my water when it comes in from the Waikato smells like a swimming pool…

 

Auckland Council Chief Financial Officer Resigns

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CFO Resigns

 

From Auckland Council

Auckland Council CFO Resignation

Auckland Council has today confirmed Andrew McKenzie has resigned as Chief Financial Officer to take up a role with Fletcher Building.

Auckland Council CE Stephen Town says, “Andrew has made an outstanding contribution to the successful establishment of the Auckland Council and Group and we wish him all the best in his new role.”

Andrew will remain at council until 30 September to ensure a smooth transition for his successor following a comprehensive recruitment process.

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Sad to see Andrew go. I remember my first media briefing with Andrew over City finances. Not the most “sexy” stuff I can think of to blog on nor the easiest. But Andrew managed to keep us all awake and guide the briefing through making the complex simple.

All the best Andrew over in your new role at Fletchers.