Pressure is mounting on politicians to act urgently to fix Wellington's water crisis. 

The city is currently under level 2 restrictions but faces tighter restrictions if shortages worsen. 

Water experts say that for decades, governments have neglected our water infrastructure. 

Water NZ Chief Executive Gillian Blythe told Mike Hosking that she's hopeful central and local governments will work towards addressing the water woes. 

She's calling politicians to prioritise water infrastructure. 

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