Napier Hastings Water Woes | Auckland News

Napier and Hastings are losing a staggering 15 million litres of water daily—mostly through hidden leaks—making them among the worst offenders in the country. Hastings, ranked sixth for water loss per connection, and Napier, with over 100 leaks found in just a quarter of its network, are grappling with aging infrastructure and private property challenges. Smart meters are helping Hastings curb usage, while councils warn that without better data and investment, the crisis will deepen—especially as commercial demand and unaccounted losses complicate the picture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb495e2cf9bfdb3d