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Keep up to date with the latest news from Wellington Water and our mahi here.

For media queries contact 021 302 259 or email media@wellingtonwater.co.nz.

25/02/2026

Public can return to beaches along the south coast

Today, the public health advice on the beaches and water on Wellington’s south coast has changed. People can now go on the beaches and swim near the shore in the area from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay. This excludes Tarakena Bay which remains a no-go area due to its proximity to the short outfall pipe.

19/02/2026

Wellington Water Board appoints new Chair

17/02/2026

Moa Point Public Health advice

16/02/2026

Boil Water Notice issued to Pirinoa

Wellington Water advises that all drinking water in Pirinoa must be boiled before use, including for drinking, preparing food, making baby formula, or brushing teeth.

15/02/2026

Wellington Water Board Chair steps down

12/02/2026

Moa Point inquiry

7/02/2026

Moa Point Discharge FAQs

All your FAQs about the Moa Point discharge

6/02/2026

Results of water sampling following incident at Moa Point treatment plant

Results of water sampling following incident at Moa Point treatment plant – 6 February

Wellington Water has released the first set of results of water sampling following the fault at Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

6/02/2026

Update on Moa Point untreated wastewater discharge

Wellington Water is responding to a significant incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has resulted in untreated wastewater discharging into Tarakena Bay on the south coast.

4/02/2026

Wellington Water responding to untreated wastewater discharge at Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wellington Water is responding to a significant incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has resulted in untreated wastewater discharging into the sea on the south coast.