Wellington Water has made a $51 million dollar mistake, and is asking councils for a funding top-up.

Wellington Water board members fronted up at a committee meeting this morning, saying there will be an independent investigation.

Wellington Water CEO Tonya Haskell told Heather du Plessis Allan “In the process of coming up with those numbers, we missed our corporate overhead, which is six percent.”

Haskell said “Part of that is due to the systems, we’re waiting for new systems and water reforms.”

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Wellington Water has made a $51 million dollar mistake, and is asking councils for a funding top-up. 
Wellington Water board members fronted up at a committee meeting this morning, saying there will be an independent investigation. 
Wellington Water CEO Tonya Haskell told Heather du Plessis Allan “In the process of coming up with those numbers, we missed our corporate overhead, which is six percent.” 
Haskell said “Part of that is due to the systems, we’re waiting for new systems and water reforms.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Tonia Haskell: Wellington Water CEO on $51 million mistake

The Government is being urged to give up responsibility for care and protection, youth justice and disability services.

A nearly six-year Royal Commission of Inquiry final report on the abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care has been released today.

It makes 138 recommendations, including calling for apologies from the church and state and police investigation of historic and current allegations.

ZB political reporter Demelza Jackson says the findings have been labelled a 'national disgrace'.

"The immediate call, from what I'm reading, is for the Government to put in place that redress system for survivors - these conversations about payouts and apologies have gone on for so long."

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The Government is being urged to give up responsibility for care and protection, youth justice and disability services.
A nearly six-year Royal Commission of Inquiry final report on the abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care has been released today.
It makes 138 recommendations, including calling for apologies from the church and state and police investigation of historic and current allegations.
ZB political reporter Demelza Jackson says the findings have been labelled a 'national disgrace'.
"The immediate call, from what I'm reading, is for the Government to put in place that redress system for survivors - these conversations about payouts and apologies have gone on for so long."
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Demelza Jackson: ZB political reporter on the Royal Commission of Inquiry final report detailing decades of abuse in care facilities

One far-left French MP has attracted controversy after saying Israeli athletes were not welcome to the upcoming Olympics.

With less than a week to go until the Games kick off, France Unbowed's Thomas Portes called for people to protest the appearance of Israeli athletes.

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says this has drawn in negative reactions from all sides.

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One far-left French MP has attracted controversy after saying Israeli athletes were not welcome to the upcoming Olympics.
With less than a week to go until the Games kick off, France Unbowed's Thomas Portes called for people to protest the appearance of Israeli athletes.
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says this has drawn in negative reactions from all sides.
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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on one French MP saying Israeli athletes are not welcome to the Paris Olympics

A Waikato-based sheep milk company has managed to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula in China.

Spring Sheep will be able to directly import and distribute infant formula to China - and increase export volumes long-term.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the significance of this deal.

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A Waikato-based sheep milk company has managed to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula in China.
Spring Sheep will be able to directly import and distribute infant formula to China - and increase export volumes long-term.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the significance of this deal.
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Tonia Haskell: Wellington Water CEO on $51 million mistake

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