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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Water Networks / Projects / Projects / Johnsonville Watermain Renewal

Johnsonville Watermain Renewal

On behalf of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water is renewing a drinking water pipeline in Johnsonville which is ageing and in poor condition.
Overview
Background

On behalf of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water is renewing a drinking water pipeline in Johnsonville which is ageing and in poor condition.

Contact:

If you have any questions about this work, please contact:

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

On behalf of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water is renewing a drinking water pipeline in Johnsonville which is ageing and in poor condition. 

 

The pipe was installed between 1957 and 1960 and runs along Johnsonville Road, Disraeli Street and Broderick Road. 

 

Wellington Water is working closely with Council to minimise the disruption on local residents, businesses and road users.