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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.  

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

15/10/2015
Get set for a dry summer
Wellington Water is urging gardeners to prepare for summer and help conserve water by using mulch to "summerproof" their gardens.

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27/08/2015
Councils take action on water resilience
The Wellington Water Committee is taking a regional approach to the challenge of getting Wellington’s water network up and running after a major incident.

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27/08/2015
Chris Laidlaw joins Wellington Water Committee
The Wellington Water Committee welcomed Chris Laidlaw as the representative of Greater Wellington Regional Council at its meeting last week.

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21/07/2015
Wadestown Road closure - 5 August - mid-September 2015
Wellington Water is renewing a wastewater main that is buried beneath Wadestown Road. This is an important job, as leaking wastewater pipes can have significant environmental impacts.

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