More sewage discharged into Wellington coastal waters

Stuff2026-06-21T09:00:57.000Z

So can I still swim at Island Bay or nah? Asking for a friend who's already in the water.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-21T09:12:57.000Z

poo-water smoothie, extra chunky 🥤

Ruby Fraser2026-06-21T09:16:57.000Z

ffs Wellington Water is an absolute joke. Pouring shit into the ocean at 9pm on a Sunday night, classic

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T09:26:57.000Z

Had no idea this was happening. We did a water quality testing project at uni and the results were grim. No surprises here.

Isla Cooper2026-06-21T09:32:57.000Z

mate we did the maths in class, it's gonna cost billions. But not doing it costs more in the long run

Hana Stewart2026-06-21T09:35:57.000Z

We need a brand new treatment plant, not just bandaids. This is what happens when councils kick the can down the road for decades.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-21T10:02:57.000Z

bout 30mm in the last few hours according to Metservice. Not even that much and still overflow

Finn Walker2026-06-21T10:04:57.000Z

Absolutely gutted for our marine life. We've got to do better for our kids and grandkids.

Finn Walker2026-06-21T10:22:57.000Z

well said. My kids asked why the beach smells like eggs. Broke my heart

Stuff2026-06-21T10:29:57.000Z

Wait so the fish are getting a free sewage smoothie and I'm paying rates for this?

Stuff2026-06-21T11:15:57.000Z

lol yeah nah I'm paddling out with a straw after reading this

Hana Stewart2026-06-21T10:47:57.000Z

Vote them out. Every single councillor who ignored infrastructure warnings. Simple as that.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-21T11:10:57.000Z

they'll just blame it on the rain and carry on. Seen this movie before

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