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26/09/2025

Wellington Water undertaking UV system replacement at Moa Point

On behalf of Wellington City Council, we are continuing the programme of upgrades at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant with the replacement of the plant’s ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system, starting from 1 October to May 2026.

23/09/2025

Correction to RNZ's interview on Wellington Water's operations and governance

In an interview on RNZ’s Nine to Noon programme on Monday 15 September 2025, Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown made some factually incorrect statements about Wellington Water’s operations and governance. The following statement was given to RNZ on behalf of our Board Chair, Nick Leggett.

4/09/2025

Final works to bring Whakawhirinaki Silverstream Pipe Bridge online start next week

Works to connect Whakawhirinaki, the new Silverstream Pipe Bridge, to the drinking water network are expected to start next week, which will cause disruption for commuters on State Highway 2 at Silverstream and Fergusson Drive.

29/08/2025

Councils lodge Water Services Delivery Plan

Five councils - Hutt City, Porirua City, Upper Hutt City, Wellington City and Greater Wellington – have today submitted a joint water services delivery plan to the Government.

20/08/2025

Wellington Water welcomes Ombudsman’s findings into its Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act Practices

6/08/2025

Wellington Water responding to wastewater overflow in Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi near Silverstream

Crews have stopped a wastewater overflow that occurred in Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi near Silverstream, but residents are asked to avoid Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi downstream of Silverstream and Petone beach until further notice.

30/07/2025

Councils confirm new water services delivery model

Five councils covering the Wellington metropolitan area – Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council – have all now confirmed they will establish a new, jointly-owned organisation to deliver water services to their communities.

28/07/2025

Around 4 billion litres of drinking water is estimated to have been saved in Metropolitan Wellington

30/06/2025

Metro Water Factsheet (June 2025)

There will be a new multi-council-owned water organisation that will take charge of drinking water, wastewater and reticulated stormwater services within the boundaries of Hutt City, Porirua City, Upper Hutt City and Wellington City, from 1 July 2026.

27/06/2025

Repair works on wastewater valve on Wakefield Street to commence 30 June