Thursday, 8 April 2021, 1:14 pm Kaipara District Council has published a report about the outstanding historic debt and capacity of the Mangawhai Wastewater Scheme (MWWS). The report brings together information that has been reported in previous Annual Reports and Long Term Plans and presents an up-to-date picture of where things are at. Mayor Dr Jason Smith says this should put to bed any speculation and misinformation that has surrounded the MWWS since the cost overrun 10 years ago. “That was a long time ago. We now have a world class wastewater system that has transformed the estuary back into a pristine ecosystem,” says Dr Smith. “It’s doing its job, and the finances are