Ross McLeod
New ZealandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ross McLeod was the Chief Executive of Hastings District Council during the Havelock North water crisis, where he, alongside then-mayor Lawrence Yule, publicly apologized for the council's failure to provide safe drinking water. His leadership during the inquiry led to changes in water safety regulations and practices.
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Council chief executive Ross McLeod joined the mayor in offering a public apology for the water contamination crisis.
Ten years on: The Havelock North water crisis that changed NZ’s complacency about its drinking water safetyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-11
New Zealand· 2026-08-11
