Safe water every day for everyone Kia tiakina te wai hei oranga mō te katoa
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.
Latest news and events
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Ōpaki community encouraged to boil their water following high levels of E. coli contamination
25 September 2026The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai (the Authority) is advising the community of Ōpaki to take a Boil Water Notice seriously.Find out more -
More New Zealanders benefiting from stronger drinking water protections
21 September 2026More New Zealanders have access to safer drinking water, with hundreds of thousands more people getting water from supplies that are better protected from contamination.Find out more -
Have your say on proposed national wastewater standards for odour and metals
10 September 2026The Water Services Authority has begun consulting on two further national environmental performance wastewater standards addressing odour and metals discharged to water.Find out more -
Insights from Moa Point report
4 September 2026The independent Moa Point Crown Review Report identifies systemic failures and vulnerabilities that extend beyond Wellington.Find out more
Have your say on the second tranche of wastewater standards
The Authority is currently consulting on a second tranche of proposed wastewater standards. These proposals cover two areas: discharge to air (odour) and discharge of metals in treated wastewater to water.
We are seeking feedback on whether stakeholders support the proposals and whether any changes are considered necessary or beneficial.
The consultation period is open for six weeks, closing on 22 October 2026.
Network Environmental Performance Report 2024/25
We have published the Network Environmental Performance Report 2024/25 providing a valuable evidence base as the water sector enters a period of significant change.
The findings show many networks are under pressure, highlighting the need for better data, maintenance and targeted investment to manage risks to public health, the environment and long-term resilience.
