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.

11/11/2016

Call for feedback on potential options for discharging treated wastewater

The community is being asked for feedback on potential options for temporary discharges of treated wastewater from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant.

16/08/2016

How safe is Wellington's water supply?

The contamination of Havelock North’s drinking water is a crisis for both residents and the council. It begs the questions…. could it happen here? What are councils and Wellington Water doing to make sure it doesn’t?

4/07/2016

How to save money when you shower!

Looking at buying a new washing machine? Want to save money when you shower? Then check out Wellington Water’s new shower and laundry information leaflets.

27/06/2016

Paremata Bridge lane closure from Wednesday 29 June to Friday 1 July

We'll be carrying out urgent repairs to the water main located under the Paremata Bridge from Wednesday 29 June to Friday 1 July

9/06/2016

Panel approach picked to bring regional benefits

Regional water services company Wellington Water announced today it had reached an agreement with three engineering groups to provide consultancy services for water supply, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure development for its council clients.

3/06/2016

Molesworth Street stormwater and wastewater project delayed

Wellington Water, on behalf of Wellington City Council, recently began carrying out work on a stormwater and wastewater renewal project in Molesworth Street, Thorndon.

16/05/2016

Council endorses cross harbour pipeline

Greater Wellington Regional Council has approved a major project aimed at improving water supply resilience for the metropolitan region: a submarine water supply pipeline that will cross Wellington Harbour.

5/02/2016

Dry weather takes toll on water supply

Wellington Water is calling for householders to be water smart as the run of dry weather has led to a dramatic jump in consumption.

21/01/2016

Water restrictions patrols begin this weekend

Water patrollers will be taking to the streets from this weekend, as Wellington Water looks to ensure water demand stays down when summer heats up.

15/12/2015

Are you ready for a dry summer?

Lower than normal rainfall across Wellington’s water catchment areas over the last few months, combined with a forecast for more of the same this summer, has increased the chance of a tough summer for urban water users.