About us

Rising water services costs across the country, aging infrastructure and historical underinvestment in asset renewals and maintenance have created a situation that requires attention. Solving these problems requires collaboration between Councils and a larger investment than one Council could handle on its own – that’s why we’re establishing this new regional company.

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The Government set clear expectations and deadlines for its Local Water Done Well reform, asking Councils around the country to consult with their residents on a plan for the future delivery of water services – many other Councils around the country are taking the same approach we are and collaborating with their neighbours to create new council-owned water organisations. 

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While it’s a big change for Councils and communities, there are real benefits for the region. The change will mean

• more affordable and resilient water services

• operational efficiency resulting from a single entity planning, contracting and delivering infrastructure works across the region

• regional employment opportunities from a larger, locally based infrastructure provider and

• increased access to finance to enable delivery of necessary investment programmes.

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We will be operational by 1 July 2027 and are well underway with the establishment of your new water company. Until then your water services will continue to be delivered by your local Council.

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We look forward to serving the Wairarapa Tararua region and its communities from July 2027.