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FRESHWATER


WATER IS A PRECIOUS RESOURCE. WE HELP ENSURE THAT WE HAVE ENOUGH CLEAN, FRESH
WATER TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. 

Water is one of the most precious taonga in Aotearoa. Not only do our waterways
provide drinking water and support for industries such as farming and tourism,
but they are also valued for mahinga kai, education, tourism, and ecological
health.




CAN I SWIM HERE?

In the Wellington Region we love to enjoy our coast and waterways, but there are
some times and places where caution is needed.


PROTECTING THE WATER

Whaitua committees are groups of local people tasked with recommending ways to
maintain and improve the quality of our fresh water. Whaitua is the Māori word
for space or catchment.


YOUR DRINKING WATER

Find out about the collection and supply of freshwater to your businesses and
homes.


WATERCOURSES

Watercourses are a vital part of our environment and play important
environmental functions. If you have a watercourse on your land, there are rules
that…


MANAGING AND MONITORING OUR WATER

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