Here is a link to an article by Andrea Vance of the Post. It is about a Wellington Council drinking water pipe that burst causing landslides and damage to 2 properties in Wadestown. The pipe was known to be in poor condition and had previous issues. The cost to fix the damage is north of $600k. The article contains my view about Council liability.

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