News and media

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

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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).

8/02/2019

Brooklyn residents asked to conserve water

The Wellington suburb Brooklyn has seen an increase in water demand which is putting significant pressure on drinking-water supply to that area.

30/01/2019

Baking hot days prompt call for ‘mindful’ water use

Wellington Water is asking residents to be careful with their water use as the hot weather baking the country enters a third day.

10/01/2019

Pilmuir Street works to complete vital lifeline for Hutt Hospital

Upcoming works in Pilmuir and Copeland Street will complete a major water main upgrade for Lower Hutt that will protect water supply to Hutt Hospital even in the event of a significant earthquake.

19/12/2018

Fire at pump station affects water supply to Brooklyn

Latest update: Our crews have put a temporary fix in place that means we can restart supplying water to the reservoir.

13/12/2018

Playing safely in urban streams

As we approach the school holidays and children head outdoors exploring our beautiful parks and streams here's some reminders about how to play safely in urban streams.

29/10/2018

Contractors team up for Wellington’s water work

Council-owned Wellington Water has today confirmed the three teams of contractors that will carry out planned water network construction for councils in metropolitan Wellington for the next four years.

29/09/2018

Longer days, shorter sprinkler use

Residential garden watering restrictions come into effect this Sunday. These are base-level restrictions that apply every year and can be increased depending on demand and supply around the region.