New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a far higher rate than global leaders. 

Otago University research shows 21% of piped water is being lost. 

In comparison, the Netherlands loses 5% and Germany 6%. 

The leaks are also wasting around $122 million each year. 

Professor of Public Health Nick Wilson told Ryan Bridge that New Zealand has a network of very aging pipes that aren’t being fixed in the same way they do in Europe. 

He says that leaking and breaking pipes are actually a concern from a public health perspective, as defects can increase the risk of disease outbreaks.  

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New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a far higher rate than global leaders.&nbsp;
Otago University research shows 21% of piped water is being lost.&nbsp;
In comparison, the Netherlands loses 5% and Germany 6%.&nbsp;
The leaks are also wasting around $122 million each year.&nbsp;
Professor of Public Health Nick Wilson told Ryan Bridge that New Zealand has a network of very aging pipes that aren’t being fixed in the same way they do in Europe.&nbsp;
He says that leaking and breaking pipes are actually a concern from a public health perspective, as defects can increase the risk of disease outbreaks. &nbsp;
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Nick Wilson: Professor of Public Health on the leaking in the water infrastructure

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