Source: Radio New Zealand
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Wellington Water has announced a new board chairperson after Nick Leggett stepped down amid the Moa Point plant failure.
Bill Bayfield was appointed into the leadership role after having served on the water company’s board since September 2023.
Leggett stepped down from the job following the sewage plant failure which occurred two weeks ago – and had been sending tens of millions of litres of raw sewage into Cook Strait each day.
He said leadership carried responsibility, and stepping aside would allow Wellington Water to focus on fixing the problems and restoring public trust.
Bayfield acknowledged Leggett’s work in the role.
“On behalf of the Wellington Water Board, I would like to thank Nick for his valuable contribution and leadership over the past few years during his time as chair.”
Bayfield had been chief executive of Canterbury and Bay of Plenty Regional Councils and was also the CEO of water regulator Taumata Arowai.
He would take on the role as board chair effective immediately.
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