Te tiakitanga o ngā wai o Tāmaki Makaurau Looking after Auckland's water

  • Managing the growth of our stormwater network

    Find out about our water improvement projects to help minimise flood risks, manage stormwater and prevent water contamination.

  • Making Space for Water

    Making Space for Water is a 10-year programme to help reduce flooding risks and improve our resilience to storms.

  • Water strategy, policy and standards

    Our strategy for protecting Auckland's water and the standards that regulate activities that pose a risk to water health.

  • Marine and freshwater environments

    Find out how you can help look after our marine and freshwater environments. Plus information on the care and maintenance of septic tanks.

  • Is your beach safe for swimming?

    We provide water quality information for beach and freshwater locations so you can check when and where to swim.

  • Stormwater infrastructure

    Find information on how we manage stormwater and maintain infrastructure. Learn about your responsibilities as a property owner regarding stormwater discharges.

  • Flooding in Auckland

    If there is immediate risk to life or property, phone 111. For non-emergencies, find out who to contact for flooding on public or private property.

  • Community water sites

    Find out where our community water sites are and how you can use them to supplement your rainwater tank supply during a drought.

  • Managing wastewater on your property

    Your septic tank needs a regular pump-out service to remove scum and sludge buildup. Check for specific requirements if you live in Waitākere or Aotea / Great Barrier Island.

  • Industrial and Trade Activity (ITA) business and stormwater

    Find more information about industrial and trade activity business and stormwater.

  • Rainwater tanks

    Learn the advantages of collecting rainwater on your property, how to use it, and information on installing an outdoor water tank.

  • Water Quality Targeted Rate

    Funding from the Water Quality Targeted Rate goes towards a number of key programmes promoting cleaner harbours, beaches and streams. These programmes include: onsite wastewater compliance, contaminant reduction, stream rehabilitation and Safe Networks.

  • Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Haumanu Programme

    Find out about the Healthy Waters Haumanu Programme, which allows developers and utility network operators to offset their impact on our waterways.