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News

25 June 2024

Taumata Arowai grants 686 DOC sites an exemption from drinking water rules

This general exemption from drinking water rules applies for 686 DOC backcountry huts and campsites.

07 May 2024

Taumata Arowai is monitoring efforts to reduce water shortage risk in Wellington metro area

We're monitoring Wellington Water and its owner councils' progress against their planned actions on behalf of the public.

19 March 2024

Analysing Wellington Water and its council owners’ plan to provide sufficient water next summer

We're analysing information they've provided on their planned actions to reduce the risk to public health from water shortage next summer.

13 March 2024

Letter seeks assurance on sufficient drinking water for Wellington metropolitan area

Read our 21 February 2024 letter to Wellington Water and its owner councils

26 February 2024

Wellington Water residual disinfection exemption application declined

The final exemption decision paper is now available.

01 February 2024

Taumata Arowai grants first exemptions from drinking water rules

Two exemption applications have been approved.

18 January 2024

Taumata Arowai closely monitoring the drinking water situation in Wellington

We are monitoring the drinking water situation in Wellington as the area moves to Level 2 water restrictions.

18 January 2024

Taumata Arowai letter to Wellington Water Limited - 22 December 2023

Read our 22 December 2023 letter to Wellington Water Limited.

01 December 2023

Compliance order served for Clutha District Council's Milton supply

Taumata Arowai has served a compliance order to Clutha District Council for their Milton supply

28 November 2023

List released of drinking water supplies without bacterial barriers and/or residual disinfection

Taumata Arowai has released a list of council and government drinking water supplies lacking a bacterial barrier and/or residual disinfection.