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Burst water main floods Shambles Theatre in Rotorua

NZ HeraldStuffWednesday 19 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The Shambles Theatre has been flooded after a burst water main released an estimated million litres of water. Members of the Rotorua Little Theatre group are currently clearing the building. The incident has impacted upcoming plans for a Christmas production and anniversary celebrations.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 19 Nov 2025, 4:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours
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