Audit New Zealand warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipes 6 Apr, 2021 03:54 AM 4 minutes to read Wellington's water infrastructure has reached breaking point after decades of underinvestment. Photo / Jack Crossland Wellington issues reporter, NZ [email protected] Audit New Zealand has warned Wellington City Council (WCC) is risking more burst pipes, reduced levels of service, and greater infrastructure costs than forecast. The council has received a qualified opinion raising concerns about how it has determined its investment for three waters infrastructure. It relates to WCC's draft Long Term Plan, which is about to go out for public consultation.