News and media

Keep up to date with the latest news from Wellington Water and our mahi here.

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

15/12/2015

Are you ready for a dry summer?

Lower than normal rainfall across Wellington’s water catchment areas over the last few months, combined with a forecast for more of the same this summer, has increased the chance of a tough summer for urban water users.

19/11/2015

Water Committee seeks regional approach to watering restrictions

The Wellington Water Committee has recommended a review be carried out of the watering restrictions that are enforced in the four cities of Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Wellington.

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.

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.

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.

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.