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

Until further notice, Health New Zealand advises against swimming, surfing or kayaking in the area from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay.

Public health officials strongly advise against gathering shellfish or kaimoana from the south coast area from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay. 
Major weather event - Heavy rainfall for the wider Wellington region until tomorrow night.

Wellington Water crews are continuing to respond to a band of heavy rain causing surface flooding and network impacts across the Wellington and South Wairarapa regions today.

With bad weather expected for the wider Wellington region from this afternoon until tomorrow night, crews are proactively checking hotspots and vulnerable sites, and clearing out stormwater intakes as it is safe to do so.

Crews are working as quickly as they can, but we are asking residents to be patient with us as response times in some locations are impacted by road closures. 
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Our Policies

On this page you will find information about some of our policies that apply to our staff and contractors.

Awards, events and promotional content policy

All award entries, technical papers, speaking engagements, and promotional content (including social media) about Wellington Water projects must receive prior approval from our Communications and Engagement Team. 

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Protected disclosures policy

Wellington Water (WWL) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and accountability in all areas of its operations. WWL has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of wrongdoing and encourages employees to report such matters. WWL values individuals who speak up, recognising their actions to help promote integrity, accountability, and good management.

This Protected Disclosures Policy is intended to support the reporting and investigation of Serious Wrongdoing in the workplace. It also ensures that individuals who raise concerns are protected throughout the process. 

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