14 July 2022
New water services regulator shines light on drinking water
Bill Bayfield, CE of Taumata Arowai, today announced the publication of its first Annual Drinking Water Regulation Report.
03 June 2022
Taumata Arowai welcomes the Rural Drinking Water Supplies Working Group’s recommendations
Taumata Arowai has welcomed the recommendations made by the Rural Drinking Water Supplies Working Group to the Department of Internal Affairs.
10 May 2022
Study on the concentration and prevalence of Asbestos fibres in Christchurch
A study on the concentration and prevalence of Asbestos fibres in Christchurch by experts from Otago University and ENGEO Consultancy.
01 April 2022
Taumata Arowai launches Public Register of Drinking Water Supplies
Bill Bayfield, Chief Executive of the new water services regulator, Taumata Arowai, has today launched the Public Register of Drinking Water Supplies.
21 March 2022
National Performance Review provides valuable performance insights
Bill Bayfield welcomes the recent publication of the National Performance Review by Water New Zealand.
17 January 2022
Taumata Arowai seeks feedback on new drinking water guidance
Taumata Arowai is consulting on proposed new documents to guide the way drinking water is supplied to people across the country.
06 December 2021
Taumata Arowai meets with Christchurch City Council on safe drinking water
National drinking water regulator met with Christchurch City Council to discuss mutual responsibilities under the new Water Services Act.
15 November 2021
Taumata Arowai now new water services regulator
From today Taumata Arowai begins its role and powers as the new independent water services regulator for Aotearoa.
27 October 2021
Consultation on economic regulation and consumer protection (opens an external link)
MBIE is consulting on how economic regulation and consumer protection for the future three waters system should be designed.
17 August 2021
A step closer to water services regulation
Taumata Arowai Board Chair Dame Karen Poutasi welcomes the Health Select Committee’s final report on the Water Services Bill.