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.

5/02/2017

Test results - Lower Hutt water quality

Test results on Lower Hutt’s water supply have come back all clear.

4/02/2017

Chlorination of Lower Hutt's water supply

A routine water quality test has come back positive for e-coli.

21/12/2016

Busy time for water works in the CBD over Christmas and New Year

Wellington Water is working over summer to install a new wastewater system beneath part of Taranaki Street and a new water main for Allen Street.

16/12/2016

Wainuiomata Reservoir stronger and safer than ever

The water supply network in Wainuiomata is now more resilient with the recent completion of seismic strengthening of the main Wainuiomata reservoir.

16/12/2016

Accolade for Wainuiomata River, Lower Hutt

The Wainuiomata River in Lower Hutt was judged the most improved river in the Wellington Region at the recent Rivers Awards.

15/11/2016

Drinking water safe to drink

Our drinking water is safe to drink and there is no need to boil it

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