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Wellington High School closes due to burst water main on Cuba Street

StuffRNZNZ HeraldMonday 24 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Wellington High School closed early on Monday after a burst water main on Cuba Street cut its supply. The outage, which began around 10.20am, has also affected the Te Aro area. Students sitting NCEA exams this afternoon are reportedly not affected by the disruption.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 24 Nov 2025, 1:15pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Burst water pipe in Wellington’s Cuba St sees water turned off (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Burst water pipe closes Wellington High School (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Wellington High School closes after Cuba Street water pipe bursts (opens in new tab)