Written by Ellen O'Dwyer
One homeowner is set to be bought out after April's flash floods, as Wellington City Council says the site faces landslip risk from its own land.
More than a fifth of Wellington region accounts are in arrears, adding pressure on Tiaki Wai as second bills go out next month.
Wellington households face mounting pressure as fixing ageing pipes could add more than $80,000 to each ratepayer over 25 years.
Housing groups say the move could leave Wellington's public-housing shortage worse, as more than 600 households wait for a home.
Residents could face more foul odours for two weeks as Tiaki Wai replaces old sludge dryers at Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Residents say secrecy over the council chief executive's exit leaves ratepayers facing unanswered questions over any payout after the Mount landslide review.
