Wellington electricity workers raise concerns over power outage and understaffing issues

Lengthy power outages in Wellington last week, lasting up to five days for some residents, were exacerbated by chronic understaffing, as highlighted by a local lines worker. The outages forced residents to hire generators and limit toilet use to prevent septic tank overflow. The worker described the local depot as disorganized and slow, noting a stark contrast in staffing levels compared to Auckland depots.

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