News and media

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

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17/07/2021

Media release: Wastewater burst main on SH1 Paremata

Public are being asked to expect delays on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Paremata and avoid swimming in the Porirua harbour due to a burst wastewater main between the Aotea turnoff and Paremata, 200 meters north of Aotea lagoon.

17/07/2021

Media release: Featherston and Greytown asked to limit water use until further notice

Featherston and Greytown asked to limit water use until further notice

16/07/2021

Innovative venture for customer operations

We’re now working with councils to implement a Bluetooth padlock system which will eliminate security risks, save time, and provide additional data to improve safety.

15/07/2021

Major milestone for Omāroro reservoir project

Ticking off a major milestone in the Omāroro reservoir project was worth the early start for the construction team at Mount Cook yesterday (Wednesday) morning

1/07/2021

Media release: Conserve water notice lifted in Featherston and Greytown

Wellington Water have now lifted the water conservation notice for Featherston and Greytown.

27/06/2021

Media Release: Featherston and Greytown asked to limit water use until further notice

Residents of Featherston and Greytown are asked to conserve water to prevent another interruption to supply due to heavy rainfall.

21/06/2021

Featherston and Greytown asked to limit water use until further notice

Residents of Featherston and Greytown are asked to conserve water following an interruption to supply due to heavy rainfall.

6/06/2021

Jervois Quay to partially reopen ahead of schedule

The Jervois Quay Stormwater Pipe repair is ahead of schedule, so much so, that commuters will be able to drive through two lanes, both northbound and southbound, 36 hours ahead of schedule.

26/05/2021

Draft standards and specifications released for feedback

Wellington Water’s Regional Standard for Water Services and the Regional Specification for Water Services have been revised and are available for your feedback. All feedback must be received by 5:00 pm, 28 June 2021.

25/05/2021

Media Release: next steps in future-proofing wastewater network

Residents have the chance to have their say on plans to upgrade and operate the Porirua Wastewater Treatment Plant over the next 20 years, as set out in the Porirua City Council application for resource consent for the plant.