Waimea Dam
Tasman ratepayers may cover $20m in Waimea Dam excess costs
Ratepayers in Tasman may have to cover the cost of the Waimea Dam's latest $20 million overrun.
Waimea Dam investigation finds no wrongdoing
An investigation into the construction of the Waimea Dam has found no evidence of impropriety or hasty, uninformed decision-making, says Tasman Mayor Tim King.
Waimea Dam to aid eels on journey to Pacific - scientist
The Waimea Dam will improve the health of the river downstream, and ensure the path of eels to their breeding grounds in the Pacific is not hindered, a freshwater scientist says.
Waimea Dam bill gets multi-party support
Nelson MP Nick Smith, who introduced the member's bill, said it had enough support to go to select committee.
Waimea Dam proponents look for alternative funding
Irrigators on the Waimea Plains near Nelson say they're now considering alternative funding options to their 100-million-dollar Waimea Dam project, after a shock vote to block its construction over… Audio
Govt funding 'dead' after Waimea dam voted down - Shane Jones
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has poured scorn on Tasman district councillors who voted yesterday to stop the Waimea Dam from being built. Councillors objected to the escalating… Audio
Tasman mayor keen for Waimea dam project
Guyon Espiner speaks to Tasman District Council mayor Richard Kempthorne about Waimea Dam. The council is set to vote on whether to push on with the controversial project. The latest figures put the… Audio
Council set to vote on Waimea dam
It's D-Day for the Waimea Dam, with the council set to vote on whether to push on with the controversial project. The latest figures put the price tag at 108 million-dollars - 26 million more than… Audio
Waimea dam fails without $26m funding
The Waimea dam is dead in the water unless $26 milliion in extra funding can be found. The dam was proposed for the Lee Valley to address severe water shortages at an initial estimated cost of $75… Audio
Battle lines drawn over Waimea dam
Arguments for and against the proposed $82 million Waimea dam in Nelson are heating up - the local council says the cost to half of its ratepayers could be up to $160 a year. Audio
Dam does 'not qualify' for freshwater fund - economist
Money allocated for a large dam project near Nelson from a fund aimed at improving freshwater quality is a misuse of taxpayer money, a former treasury economist says. Audio