Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown met to discuss water network issues and collaborate on reform, prioritizing water meters for a long-term plan.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau met with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown to discuss the city's troubled water network. Whanau emphasized the importance of collaboration between central and local governments in addressing water infrastructure issues that could take decades to resolve. They discussed leaky pipes contributing to an expected water shortage in Hutt Valley, Wellington, and Porirua this summer. Mayor Whanau and Minister Brown agreed to work together on reform and prioritize water meters as part of their long-term plan to improve the city's water infrastructure.

January 28, 2024
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