Wellington reporters17:24, Jul 19 2021
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Toa, the stranded baby orca, in the swimming pool in the carpark of the Plimmerton Boating Club.
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3.39pm: Work on Paremata pipe completed
Wellington Water has completed work on the pipe between the Aotea turnoff and Paremata, but the pipe remains fragile.
Chief Adviser Wastewater, Steve Hutchison said the two northbound lanes on State Highway 1 were expected to reopen at 3.30pm.
“We would like to thank members of the public for their patience.
”Despite the repair, our investigations have shown the pipe remains in a fragile condition.