Sewage has likely been leaking into Wellington's harbour for years.

A wastewater pipe on Manners Street had been incorrectly connected to the stormwater network and spewed waste into the harbour.

The issue has been fixed, but it's once again brought the capital's water systems into question.

Wellington's Chief Wastewater Advisor, Steve Hutchinson, says it's not a rare occurrence as the region has a large network.

He says there's more than 150-thousand connections for wastewater and stormwater, so they're reliant on proper inspections -- and this specific inspection was likely years ago.

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Sewage has likely been leaking into Wellington's harbour for years.
A wastewater pipe on Manners Street had been incorrectly connected to the stormwater network and spewed waste into the harbour.
The issue has been fixed, but it's once again brought the capital's water systems into question.
Wellington's Chief Wastewater Advisor, Steve Hutchinson, says it's not a rare occurrence as the region has a large network.
He says there's more than 150-thousand connections for wastewater and stormwater, so they're reliant on proper inspections -- and this specific inspection was likely years ago.
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

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