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September 2026 Newsletter
September has brought strong progress and important forward planning for Waitī Waters as we move closer to our 1 July start date.
August 2026 Newsletter
Our big milestone this month has been the announcement of Paul Floyd as our new Chief Executive, who will start in the role on 19 October. Paul brings exceptional New Zealand and international utilities experience, in leadership as well as operational roles.
Waitī Waters Statement of Expectations
A focus on customers, operational efficiency, and long-term affordability and resilience of water services are three of the main elements in the newly released Statement of Expectations...
10 August 2026
Waitī Waters appoints Paul Floyd as inaugural Chief Executive
Waitī Waters is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Floyd as its inaugural Chief Executive, marking a homecoming to New Zealand and the Wairarapa after an impressive international career in the water and energy sectors.
6 August 2026
July 2026 Newsletter
As we get closer to our start date, it’s been another busy month building the foundations of Waitī Waters.
Less than one year to go to water services change in Wairarapa Tararua
With less than 12 months to go until the first day of operatons, the countdown is on for Waitī Waters, Wairarapa-Tararua’s new water services provider.
13 July 2026
June 2026 Newsletter
With less than a year until Waitī Waters officially begins operating on 1 July 2027, these updates are a way to keep you connected to progress.
May 2026 Newsletter
Waitī Waters is being established to deliver safe, reliable and financially sustainable water services for current and future generations in the Wairarapa and Tararua region.
Wairarapa Tararua’s water entity officially launched today.
The establishment of Wairarapa Tararua’s new water organisation reached a major milestone today with the launch of the entity, and the announcement of its Board and company name, Waitī Waters, at an event in Masterton.
17 April 2026
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