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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.
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.
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.
The Blessing of the Boats was canceled, but the Tangata Manu Birdman Beach Party was moved to Shorland Park and rescheduled.
Water tests showed no pollution in the inner harbour, Eastbourne, Petone, the CBD, or Kilbirnie, and cleanup efforts at the plant are ongoing.
The festival’s marine education center remained open as an alternative attraction.
El Island Bay Festival continuó el 8 de febrero de 2026, con las actividades acuáticas canceladas debido a un derrame de aguas residuales, mientras que algunos eventos fueron reubicados y se emitieron advertencias de salud para las playas afectadas.