Councillors consider legal action against Wellington Water following critical reports

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2:52pm

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Two Wellington City councillors are discussing legal action to recover ratepayer funds after reports revealed unplanned water pipe maintenance spending trebled between 2017 and 2022. The Commerce Commission is now investigating the entity's procurement processes. Meanwhile, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop stated that responsibility for regional water issues lies with the councils.

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1. The PostTue 4 Mar 2025, 11:27am

   Calls for legal action against Wellington Water (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 11:35am

   Councillors threaten legal action against Wellington Water (opens in new tab)

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3. The Press via The PostTue 4 Mar 2025, 12:57pm

   Commerce Commission investigating Wellington Water (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 4 Mar 2025, 2:52pm

   Chris Bishop backs Wellington Water board chair (opens in new tab)