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Latest news and events
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Improved Acceptable Solutions are easier to understand and use
4 September 2025The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai has published updated Acceptable Solutions for three common types of smaller drinking water suppliersFind out more -
Action plan sets out path towards safe drinking water
10 July 2025The Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement Strategy 2025-28 released today makes clear the next steps towards safe drinking waterNewsFind out more -
Regulatory action drives overall lift in drinking water safety
30 June 2025Water Services Authority publishes latest insights into water services performance that highlight ongoing critical infrastructure challengesNewsFind out more -
Affordable drinking water treatment for rural communities
Following consultation with the sector, we published new Acceptable Solutions in early September 2025. The Acceptable Solutions enable water to be treated at or near any buildings where people will drink it and this could include using an end-point treatment system. This short explainer video outlines simple end-point treatment options for use in homes and properties in rural communities across New Zealand.
Latest insights into water services performance out now
We have published the latest insights into water services performance – the Drinking Water Regulation Report 2024 and Network Environmental Performance Report 2023/24, highlighting overall performance and the challenges faced by our drinking water and wastewater networks.
Many more drinking water suppliers are now actively identifying and managing risks to drinking water safety following action taken by the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai. Improved sector reporting also means that we have a better understanding of water network performance overall.
Check out our new learning hub
Find definitions and explanations of water-related terms - covering the microbiological and chemical components and physical properties of water, testing, treatment, compliance and more.
