The inquest into the death of Aisling Symes enters its third day today in the Auckland District High Court.
The court heard yesterday that both Housing New Zealand and the Waitakere District Council knew there was a problem with the manhole cover over the drain where Aisling’s body was found.
Residents complained to the council, but the cover was not fixed.
However, the council did check the drain on one occasion, going so far as to have CCTV cameras involved.
The inquest is due to finish today, and it is likely the coroner will reserve his findings.
3 News reporter Emma Brannam has been in court over the last two days, and joined Firstline this morning to discuss statements made yesterday by Housing New Zealand and Council representatives, and what to expect from the final day of the inquest.
"What's becoming really quite clear is [the coroner] wants the authorities involved in this to be more accountable," she says.
Watch the video for the full interview
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