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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.

17/02/2026

Moa Point Public Health advice

16/02/2026

Boil Water Notice issued to Pirinoa

Wellington Water advises that all drinking water in Pirinoa must be boiled before use, including for drinking, preparing food, making baby formula, or brushing teeth.

15/02/2026

Wellington Water Board Chair steps down

12/02/2026

Moa Point inquiry

7/02/2026

Moa Point Discharge FAQs

All your FAQs about the Moa Point discharge

6/02/2026

Update on Moa Point untreated wastewater discharge

Wellington Water is responding to a significant incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has resulted in untreated wastewater discharging into Tarakena Bay on the south coast.

6/02/2026

Results of water sampling following incident at Moa Point treatment plant

Results of water sampling following incident at Moa Point treatment plant

Wellington Water has released the results of water sampling following the fault at Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

4/02/2026

Wellington Water responding to untreated wastewater discharge at Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wellington Water is responding to a significant incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has resulted in untreated wastewater discharging into the sea on the south coast.

3/02/2026

What you need to know about Tiaki Wai, the entity replacing Wellington Water

Ratepayers in the Wellington metropolitan area will have two bills from 1 July as new water entity Tiaki Wai replaces Wellington Water. The new organisation would provide drinking water, wastewater, and piped stormwater services for approximately 432,000 people across the Wellington metropolitan area.

17/12/2025

Faster progress on water services is in reach

From 1 July 2026, Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington cities - serving more than 432,000 people.