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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.

24/10/2024

Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant refurbishment work underway

Wellington Water and Wellington City Council continues critical refurbishment of aging assets at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

10/10/2024

Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Managment Update

Wellington Water is working closely with Veolia, the Seaview Wastewater Treatment plant operator, to address the continuation of increased odour levels associated with the plant.

2/10/2024

Consultation opens on new resource consent for Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant

South Wairarapa District Council and Wellington Water are inviting the public to feedback on a crucial proposal to improve the performance of the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant and provide better environmental outcomes.

27/09/2024

Level 1 Water Restrictions beginning this weekend

Wellington City, Hutt City, and Porirua City will enter Water Restrictions Level 1 at 12:01am on Sunday 29 September. These cities will join Upper Hutt City and the South Wairarapa District who maintain Water Restrictions Level 1 all year round.

6/09/2024

Wellington Water encouraged by drop in annual average water loss in the Metropolitan region

New figures from Wellington Water show a slight reduction in water loss over the past financial year as the region gets closer to summer and Water Restriction Level 1 at the end of the month.

6/09/2024

Wellington Water Board appoints new Chief Executive

Wellington Water’s Board has today announced the appointment of Pat Dougherty as Wellington Water’s new Chief Executive.

19/08/2024

Wellington Water working at pace to resolve Days Bay wastewater overflow

Wellington Water is making good progress in its response to the wastewater overflow at Days Bay.

11/08/2024

Update on response to wastewater overflow in Eastbourne

Work has begun on the repair with pressure being drained from the main outfall pipe. This will enable our crew to safely begin excavation of the site in the morning.

11/08/2024

Wellington Water responding to wastewater overflow at Eastbourne

The overflow is a result of a breakage in a wastewater pipe next to the Days Bay pump station.

8/08/2024

Wellington Water Chief Executive steps down

Wellington Water Board Chair, Nick Leggett, has announced that Wellington Water Chief Executive Tonia is stepping down from her role.