Untreated, unscreened wastewater is being discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.
Untreated, unscreened wastewater is being discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.

Due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area starting at 08:12 25/06/2026, the short outfall pipe is discharging untreated wastewater into Tarakena Bay. It is likely to be travelling around the coastline.

Signs are in place along the coastline to alert water users of areas which may be impacted by this event. Water quality samples will be collected from coastal locations once improved weather conditions allow. The latest water sampling results are published here.

Please, check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches along the south coast. LAWA recommend avoiding swimming for 48 hours following heavy rain, regardless of the recent monitoring result or long-term grade.
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Mount Wakefield Reservoir repairs

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On behalf of Wellington City Council we are carrying out repairs and maintenance on Mount Wakefield Reservoir on Te Ahumairangi Hill to ensure safe operation of the drinking water infrastructure. Please follow walking track detour signage.

Start Date
12/06/2023
End Date
21/10/2024
Contact:

If you have any questions about this work, please contact:

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

Work is underway from Monday 12 June 2023 and will be completed in October 2024.

The reservoir is located on Te Ahu Mairangi Hill and while works are underway detours will be in place on the walking track. Please follow the detour signage.