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Keep up to date with the latest news from Tiaki Wai and our mahi here.

For media queries contact 021 302 259 or email media@tiakiwai.co.nz.

10/04/2026

Water restrictions lifted for Wellington, Porirua, and Lower Hutt.

This Saturday 11 April, Level 1 water restrictions will be lifted across Wellington, Porirua,
and Lower Hutt at 6.00am.

28/03/2026

Tiaki Wai looks forward to working with Commerce Commission

Tiaki Wai looks forward to working with the Commerce Commission to assure our communities that we are managing finances effectively and efficiently, says Board Chair Will Peet.

26/03/2026

Wellington Water responding to burst drinking water pipe in Brooklyn

26/03/2026

Wellington Water to farewell Board Member Mahina Puketapu

Wellington Water Board Chair Bill Bayfield announced today that Mahina Puketapu is stepping down from the Wellington Water Board.

25/03/2026

Tiaki Wai opens the books on challenges and costs of fixing water services

Tiaki Wai is releasing its first Water Services Strategy which lays out the sobering challenges facing the delivery of essential services across Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington cities.

20/03/2026

First Moa Point report released by Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has released the first of a series of reports commissioned by Wellington Water related to the failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on 4 February.

12/03/2026

Wellington Water welcomes next steps in Moa Point Crown Review

Wellington Water welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister of Local Government on the panel members and terms of reference for the Crown Review into the incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

6/03/2026

Wellington Water monitoring fluoride levels in network

The Te Mārua, Gear Island, and Wainuiomata Water Treatment Plants went temporarily offline for five hours today as a precaution after discolouration in a fluoride treatment chemical was identified.

3/03/2026

Ten things to know about Tiaki Wai

From 1 July, Wellington’s water services will flow from a new regional organisation, Tiaki Wai. Here are 10 key things to know about what’s changing, why it’s happening, and what it means for Wellingtonians.

2/03/2026

Introducing the Tiaki Wai identity

Tiaki Wai marks the start of a new chapter for water services in the Wellington region. We now have a visual identity that represents transparency, stability, strength, and our commitment to taking care of the environment and vital infrastructure.

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