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

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.

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Health and Safety at Wellington Water

What we’re focused on managing and improving

People first, every time.

That’s our vision for everyone working in the Wellington Water family – from employees through to contractors and suppliers.

Our effort is focused on ensuring everyone can come to work and return home safely. We are big on having a healthy culture and ensuring the work we do is done in a way that supports positive health and safety outcomes.

We work with employees and our partners to tackle our critical risks head-on. We value and actively look after the wellbeing our workforce, measuring our performance and investing in our capability.

Welcome to the family, and we look forward to working with you.