“A Wellington City Council irrigation contractor failed to turn off the Waitangi Park automated sprinkler system overnight as they were instructed, making the performance area unworkable until tomorrow,’’ says Festival Executive Director, Sue Paterson. “There has been no serious damage but the area needs time to dry out.’’
“The New Zealand International Arts Festival will put on an entirely new show on Monday 5 March at 7.30pm for those who were due to attend tonight’s performance,” Ms Paterson says. “We are taking every step we can to ensure that no-one misses out on this fantastic show.”