Wellington Water report reveals theft and high maintenance costs
Monday 3 March 2025 · 7 outlets · 9 reports · updated In this story Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, Nick Leggett, Pat Dougherty, Wayne Guppy
A probe into Wellington Water has uncovered alleged theft, poor value from contractors, and maintenance costs significantly higher than peer councils. Following the findings, calls have been made for chairperson Nick Leggett to resign.
How they headlined it
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The Press via The Post
Money down the drain: Scathing Wellington Water report explained (opens in new tab)
Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)
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Waikato Times via The Post
Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)
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NZ Herald
Wellington Water report reveals alleged theft, structural and contractor issues (opens in new tab)
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1News via RNZ
Wellington Water report alleges theft, structural and contractor issues (opens in new tab)
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The Post
Call for Nick Leggett to resign after scathing Wellington Water report (opens in new tab)
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RNZ
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Stuff
Wellington Water still after more money, despite damning reports (opens in new tab)
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