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flag A water main burst flooded Rotorua’s Shambles Theatre on Nov. 19, 2025, disrupting its 75th anniversary and highlighting regional infrastructure issues.

flag A burst water main flooded the Shambles Theatre in Rotorua on November 19, 2025, damaging the historic venue and disrupting its 75th anniversary plans. flag The incident, occurring amid heavy rain, followed a wastewater overflow at the Rotorua Wastewater Treatment Plant caused by a broken pipe. flag Authorities advised avoiding lakes and streams for 48 hours due to contamination risks, while water sampling continues. flag No injuries were reported, but the theatre is expected to remain closed for several days. flag The events highlight ongoing infrastructure concerns in the region, with aging systems contributing to multiple water-related issues in recent days.

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