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.

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.

15/05/2021

Media Release: Mayor Campbell Barry elected new Chair of Wellington Water Committee

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has been appointed Chair of the Wellington Water Committee

6/05/2021

Media release: Jervois Quay road closure planned for Queen’s Birthday weekend

From 7pm Thursday 3 June to 6am Tuesday 8 June all six lanes of Jervois Quay in the Wellington CBD will be closed so Wellington Water can replace the damaged stormwater pipe that caused disruption in early February.

5/05/2021

Media advisory: Work this week on Jervois Quay stormwater pipe

Wellington Water has continued to work this week on the damaged Jervois Quay Stormwater pipe.