New Zealand’s Capital City Is Running out of Water

New Zealand’s Capital City Is Running out of Water
Wellington is facing a water shortage as the weather heats up due to aged and faulty infrastructure. Locals will likely face strict water bans during the summer season. Alexander Knyazhinsky/Shutterstock
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The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, is struggling to provide enough water to meet demand, meaning water restrictions during the upcoming summer are almost inevitable.

A report by Wellington Water told local councils that due to limited funding, it was unable to sufficiently maintain its aging water infrastructure, with many assets already beyond the nominal end-of-life.