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Latest news and events
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Five years of stronger protections for New Zealand's drinking water
12 November 2026Five years ago, the Water Services Authority became New Zealand’s drinking water regulator. Now, hundreds of thousands more New Zealanders are benefiting from stronger drinking water protections.Find out more -
Taupō steps up drinking water protection
21 October 2026The Water Services Authority celebrates today’s opening of the Motuoapa Drinking Water Treatment Plant by Taupō District Council. The plant is part of the council’s $55 million investment to strengthen drinking water safety across the district.Find out more -
Keeping people safe when their drinking water isn’t
6 October 2026Why treatment barriers are critical and consumers should take boil water notices seriously.Find out more -
Direction to chlorinate Ōpaki drinking water supply
30 September 2026The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has directed the Ōpaki Water Supply Association to chlorinate the drinking water supply by 8 October 2026. This follows repeated evidence of E. coli contamination posing a serious threat to public health.Find out more
New guidance for small supplies
We've developed guidance to help people who manage small supplies understand risks to source water, manage risks through treatment, and test drinking water to ensure treatment is working properly.
Read our latest water services insights and performance reports
Each year we produce two reports that provide an overview of the performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks in New Zealand.
The Drinking Water Regulation Report (DWRR) helps us understand the state of drinking water in New Zealand.
The Network Environmental Performance Report (NEPR) provides insights into the environmental performance and impact of water services networks.
