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

Due to heavy rainfall, the short outfall has discharged untreated, unscreened wastewater into Tarakena Bay between 11.59 am and 12:38 pm on 8 July 2026. This discharge is currently ongoing and will likely be travelling around the coastline. 

Check LAWA before visiting beaches along the south coast.  

Public health information can be found on Health NZ's website! 

Wellington City Councils property search function is offline

Wellington City Councils property search function is offline for the next 2 to 3 weeks following the end of the last rating year. For rates and valuation information please contact the council via 04 499 444 or emailing rates@wcc.govt.nz
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At Wellington Water we want to make it as easy as possible for you to find out what is happening with your water and the network. 

You can subscribe to the following:

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  • Fluoride monitoring - for updates on fluoride services at Water Treatment Plants


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