Wellington water reform draft fails to address Wellington Water issues
Wednesday 5 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Commerce Commission, Wellington Water
Two reports have revealed that Wellington Water has been overpaying contractors and maintaining close ties with them. While the Commerce Commission investigates certain service providers, a councillor has suggested that partner Fulton Hogan should refund overpayments following its reported $497 million annual profit.
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