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Waterfront Safety Debate Heats Up | Christchurch News
The inquest into the tragic drowning of 25-year-old teacher Isaac Levings resumes in Wellington, as eight others have died in the harbour since 2013. Testimony reveals a clash over safety priorities: while council chief James Roberts insists balustrades are too politically sensitive for executives to decide alone, former manager Shane Binnie claims critical safety measures were blocked. Despite $11.1 million allocated for edge protection, families and advocates argue physical barriers — proven effective elsewhere — were dismissed. The debate over lighting vs. barriers continues as the inquest…
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