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Keep up to date with the latest news from Tiaki Wai and our mahi here.

For media queries contact 021 302 259 or email media@tiakiwai.co.nz.

14/05/2026

Tiaki Wai planning carefully for water meters rollout

Tiaki Wai is continuing to refine plans to roll out water meters to all properties in its region (Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington Cities). This will take several years, potentially starting with pilots in 2027. 

7/05/2026

Tiaki Wai welcomes Commerce Commission consultation

The Commerce Commission is consulting on additional regulation of Tiaki Wai.

5/05/2026

Tiaki Wai leaflet delivered with council rates across the region

Tiaki Wai and Councils have worked together to deliver a leaflet with posted rates bills, and online information for those who get their bill by email.

1/05/2026

Over 1,150 people give feedback on Tiaki Wai water services strategy

Over 1,150 people have provided feedback to Tiaki Wai on its draft Water Services Strategy and associated documents, showing strong public interest in the future of water services in the Wellington region.

20/04/2026

Wellington Water crews continue to respond to the heavy rain event and network impacts

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.

20/04/2026

Short outfall pipe discharge from Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

Due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area, the short outfall is currently discharging untreated, unscreened wastewater into Tarakena Bay, and it is likely to be travelling around the coastline.

18/04/2026

Wellington Water crews responding to severe weather event and surface flooding

Wellington Water crews are actively responding to a band of heavy rain causing surface flooding and network impacts across the Wellington, Kāpiti Coast and South Wairarapa regions today.

16/04/2026

Landlords responsible for water services bills

Tiaki Wai water services bills should not be passed on directly from landlords to renters.

10/04/2026

Water restrictions lifted for Wellington, Porirua, and Lower Hutt.

This Saturday 11 April, Level 1 water restrictions will be lifted across Wellington, Porirua,
and Lower Hutt at 6.00am.

28/03/2026

Tiaki Wai looks forward to working with Commerce Commission

Tiaki Wai looks forward to working with the Commerce Commission to assure our communities that we are managing finances effectively and efficiently, says Board Chair Will Peet.