Independent Moa Point Crown Review report released

Announcement Infrastructure

The Government has released the independent Crown Review Team’s final report into the failure of the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the flooding event of 4 February 2026.

The Crown Review Team was appointed to examine matters relating to the incident, including governance, oversight, asset management, funding, contractual arrangements and operational practices.

The Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport has provided secretariat support to the independent Crown Review Team. The report and its findings are the work of the Crown Review Team.

Read the Report of the Crown Review Team into Wellington Water Limited and Wellington City Council, On Matters Relating to the Flooding of the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (PDF, 2MB)

Read the Moa Point Graphic (PDF, 540KB)