Evan James
Evan James is the head of retail operations at Watercare, a water supply company in Auckland, New Zealand. He has been in the news recently due to issues with smart water meters that have caused billing discrepancies for customers, including zero-fee bills and unexpected high charges. James addressed the situation by explaining that the faulty meters eventually stop sending data while still recording water usage, leading to higher 'catch-up' bills. He has publicly apologized for the inconvenience caused to customers and discussed the company's efforts to offer payment options to alleviate the financial impact of these billing issues.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 18,903 | $1,380,000 | 1,023$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 18,903 | $1,380,000 | 1,023$ |
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Australia:
James described Coker as suffering from issues related to understanding emotions and said his guilty pleas reflected remorse.
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New Zealand:
Evan James is Watercare’s head of retail operations who addressed the issues with the faulty meters.
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