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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Projects / Bellevue Horokiwi Wastewater Renewal

Bellevue Horokiwi Wastewater Renewal

On behalf of Wellington City Council, we are replacing a wastewater pipe which runs between the Bellevue subdivision in Newlands and SH2.

Overview

Contact:

If you have any questions about this work, please contact:

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

An existing wastewater pipe which runs down the slope from Newlands to State Highway 2 is at risk of slipping and requires replacement.

To address the risk, on behalf of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water are designing a replacement suspended pipe bridge to minimize the risk of future failures, prevent wastewater overflows into the harbour, and increase the resilience of the wastewater network.

Works are expected in early 2026.