Information for health professionals and the wider sector is gradually moving. Until mid-2026, information will either be here, or on our other website — tewhatuora.govt.nz.
Drinking water
Safe, reliable, and affordable water services support good health and sustainable environmental outcomes.
The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai
The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. They work with, regulate, and influence the water services sector to help improve outcomes for the health of the water, people and environment.
Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowaiexternal link
Each year Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai publishes a report on the state and performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks in New Zealand.
Water services insights and performance — Water Services Authorityexternal link
The Ministry of Health is in charge of drinking water policy and works closely with the Water Services Authority.