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flag The Island Bay Festival proceeded on Feb. 8, 2026, with water activities canceled due to a sewage spill, while some events were relocated and health warnings issued for affected beaches.

flag The Island Bay Festival in Wellington, New Zealand, went ahead on February 8, 2026, with thousands attending despite canceling water activities due to a sewage spill from the Moa Point Wastewater Plant. flag Public health warnings remain in effect for south coast beaches from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay, advising against swimming, shellfish collection, and contact with seawater. flag The Blessing of the Boats was canceled, but the Tangata Manu Birdman Beach Party was moved to Shorland Park and rescheduled. flag Water tests showed no pollution in the inner harbour, Eastbourne, Petone, the CBD, or Kilbirnie, and cleanup efforts at the plant are ongoing. flag The festival’s marine education center remained open as an alternative attraction.

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