Plumbing Tips and Advice
Practical advice from our plumbers to help you avoid problems and know when to call.
Gas, Electric or Heat Pump Hot Water in Wellington: Which Costs Less to Run?
For most households a hot water heat pump costs the least to run, a standard electric cylinder costs the least to buy,...
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Getting Natural Gas in Wellington: Is Your Street on the Powerco Network?
Powerco owns the natural gas network in Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Porirua, and its online address checker tells...
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Old Pipes Under Wellington Villas: Galvanised Steel, Copper and When to Replace
Many Wellington villas and cottages still have some original galvanised steel water pipe under the floor or in the...
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Hot Water Cylinder Seismic Restraints: Is Yours Ready for a Wellington Quake?
Yes. Under the Building Code, a storage hot water cylinder has to be held against earthquake movement, and Acceptable...
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Is Wellington Water Hard or Soft? What It Means for Filters and Cylinders
Wellington's tap water is soft. Tiaki Wai classes water under 100 mg/L of calcium carbonate as soft, and the supply to...
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Stormwater on a Steep Wellington Section: Downpipes, Retaining Walls and Slips
On a steep Wellington section, roof water and the drainage behind retaining walls should be piped to the stormwater...
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Emergency Water Storage for Wellington Homes: How Much and Where to Keep It
WREMO, the Wellington region's emergency management office, says every household needs its own water for at least seven...
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After an Earthquake: Checking Your Pipes, Drains and Gas in Wellington
Once everyone is safe, check for the smell or hiss of gas, look for water leaks, and do not flush toilets until you...
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Wellington Water Restrictions: What Level 1 Means for Your Garden and Hose
Level 1 is the normal summer setting in the Tiaki Wai area. Sprinklers and irrigation may run only on alternate days,...
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How to Check Your Wellington Home for a Hidden Water Leak
Turn off every tap and water appliance, then look and listen. Most homes in Wellington City, the Hutt and Porirua have...
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Who Is Responsible for Water and Sewer Pipes on a Wellington Property?
On a Wellington property the owner is responsible for the water supply pipe from the toby to the house, and Tiaki Wai...
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Tiaki Wai Explained: What Changed for Wellington Homeowners in 2026
Tiaki Wai is the council-owned water company that took over from Wellington Water on 1 July 2026. It runs drinking...
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