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

Between approximately 8 am on 25 June and 7 am on 26 June, the short outfall pipe discharged untreated wastewater into Tarakena Bay.

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. 

Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches along the south coast. 

Public health information can be found on Health NZ's website. 
Wellington Water crews responding to wastewater overflow on State Highway 2
Wellington Water crews responding to wastewater overflow on State Highway 2

Our team is responding to a wastewater overflow on State Highway 2 which has stopped this afternoon. The overflow was from a manhole on the southbound lanes close to the Ngauranga exit, discharging into the habour through the stormwater drains.

While the overflow has stopped, our teams are working to clear a blockage which still remains. They are working at pace to identify the blockage and get this cleared. 

One southbound lane clasure remains in place approaching Ngauranga while work is underway.
Silverstream Wastewater Overflow
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6/11/2024
Risk of tighter water restrictions reduced this summer, but continued work needed to reduce the future risk.
Wellington Water’s latest modelling shows that work to reduce water loss on the public network has had a significant impact on the risk of tighter water restrictions this year, but continued investment is needed to hold the risk at bay.

Current modelling shows the risk of Water Restriction Level 2 has gone from 100% last summer to 40% this summer, Level 3 from 70% to 14%, and Level 4 from 33% to 4%.

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6/11/2024
Key water infrastructure project for the Wellington region completed
Today’s karakia ceremony for the Kaitoke Pipe Bridge marks the project’s completion and the official handover of the bridge to Greater Wellington Regional Council and the public.

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24/10/2024
Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant refurbishment work underway
Wellington Water and Wellington City Council continues critical refurbishment of aging assets at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

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10/10/2024
Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Managment Update
Wellington Water is working closely with Veolia, the Seaview Wastewater Treatment plant operator, to address the continuation of increased odour levels associated with the plant.

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2/10/2024
Consultation opens on new resource consent for Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant
South Wairarapa District Council and Wellington Water are inviting the public to feedback on a crucial proposal to improve the performance of the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant and provide better environmental outcomes.

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27/09/2024
Level 1 Water Restrictions beginning this weekend
Wellington City, Hutt City, and Porirua City will enter Water Restrictions Level 1 at 12:01am on Sunday 29 September. These cities will join Upper Hutt City and the South Wairarapa District who maintain Water Restrictions Level 1 all year round.

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6/09/2024
Wellington Water Board appoints new Chief Executive
Wellington Water’s Board has today announced the appointment of Pat Dougherty as Wellington Water’s new Chief Executive.

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6/09/2024
Wellington Water encouraged by drop in annual average water loss in the Metropolitan region
New figures from Wellington Water show a slight reduction in water loss over the past financial year as the region gets closer to summer and Water Restriction Level 1 at the end of the month.

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Days Bay wastewater overflow incident
19/08/2024
Wellington Water working at pace to resolve Days Bay wastewater overflow
Wellington Water is making good progress in its response to the wastewater overflow at Days Bay.

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11/08/2024
Update on response to wastewater overflow in Eastbourne
Work has begun on the repair with pressure being drained from the main outfall pipe. This will enable our crew to safely begin excavation of the site in the morning.

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