Gillian Blythe: Water NZ CEO on the pressure on politicians to fix the water crisis in Wellington

Published: Jan. 29, 2024, 7:46 p.m.

Pressure is mounting on politicians to act urgently to fix Wellington's water crisis.\xa0

The city is currently under level 2 restrictions but faces tighter restrictions if shortages worsen.\xa0

Water experts say that for decades, governments have neglected our water infrastructure.\xa0

Water NZ Chief Executive Gillian Blythe told Mike Hosking that she's hopeful central and local governments will work towards addressing the water woes.\xa0

She's calling politicians to prioritise water infrastructure.\xa0

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