Untreated wastewater was discharged into Tarakena Bay between 5:30pm and 11:05pm, 12 April. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting South Coast beaches.
Untreated wastewater was discharged into Tarakena Bay between 5:30pm and 11:05pm, 12 April. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting South Coast beaches.
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Published 20/03/2026

First Moa Point report released by Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has released the first of a series of reports commissioned by Wellington Water related to the failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on 4 February.

Wellington City Council's media release can be found here.

The hydraulic report can be found here.

The hydraulic report graphic can be found here.

Editor notes

Wellington Water is owned and fully funded by Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, and Upper Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and South Wairarapa District Council. All six councils are equal shareholders.

Our councils own the water infrastructure in the region, and they task us to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

Wellington Water is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board and our organisation receive overall leadership and direction from the Wellington Water Committee, which are also responsible for appointing members to the Board.

The Wellington Water Committee is made up of representatives from our council owners and mana whenua.

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