News and media

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.

17/06/2019

Wastewater contamination of inner Wellington Harbour resolved

A fat blockage in the network that caused the overflow of wastewater in the Wellington harbour near Shed 5 has now been resolved.

10/06/2019

Unplanned discharge of main outfall pipeline in Eastbourne

Our crew have discovered a leak on our main outfall pipeline which runs from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to Pencarrow.

27/05/2019

“Like botox for the ground” – new technique builds resilience

The infrastructure that supports the water network could be negatively impacted after a large earthquake, resulting in significant disruption to the management of drinking water and wastewater. We’re taking this risk seriously, and are working to improve resilience across the network.

1/05/2019

Working towards resilience – rainfall flood risks in Porirua

The extreme weather in Porirua over the last few years is a reminder of the flooding risks that we live with in our island nation. To help understand these risks and plan for the future, we’ve completed computer models of the likely impact of extreme rainfall on much of the urban areas of Porirua. Flood modelling helps us identify areas that are likely to be affected by extreme rainfall events.

29/04/2019

Omāroro water reservoir community engagement programme wins Gold Quill Award of Merit

The Omāroro Water Reservoir Community Engagement Programme won the 2019 IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit!

19/04/2019

UPDATE: Naenae reservoir

Lower Hutt residents may notice an increase in the taste and odour of chlorine in their drinking water over the next couple of days.

17/04/2019

South Wairarapa District Council to join Wellington Water

South Wairarapa District Council today voted to join Wellington Water as a shareholder and become a client of its three waters management services.

8/04/2019

Dawn blessing for city’s new water reservoir

A dawn blessing for Wellington City’s planned new Omāroro water reservoir in the Town Belt marks the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage.

29/03/2019

Swimmers urged to keep out of water in the inner Wellington harbour

Swimmers are being urged to keep out of water in the inner Wellington harbour due to recent tests of stormwater showing high levels of bacteria which indicate sewage contamination.

23/02/2019

Titahi Bay residents asked to save water after burst cuts supply

Residents in Titahi Bay, Porirua, are being asked to limit their water use after the pipe that supplies water to the suburb’s main reservoir burst this morning (Saturday, 23 February).