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Kia ora, welcome to the Katikati Wastewater Disposal Future Directions project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and frequently asked questions. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.
What's happening now? (10 November 2025)
The Katikati wastewater outfall pipeline has experienced several breaks in recent months, requiring urgent repairs.
Council is actively working on a long-term solution to manage treated wastewater - one that protects the harbour, meets environmental standards, and respects cultural values.
Tangata whenua and key stakeholders have helped shape an approach that would keep an ocean outfall but with higher treatment standards.
The community will have the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposed option during consultation in early 2026 as part of the next Long Term Plan process.
Funding for this work is already set aside in Council’s Long Term Plan and Annual Plan.
Council continues to monitor and manage risks while planning for the future.
About the project
The Katikati Wastewater Disposal Future Directions project aims to establish a sustainable, long-term solution for treated wastewater disposal in Katikati, considering both environmental and cultural values.
With the current outfall pipeline nearing its end and experiencing multiple leaks, we’re working to address both the existing infrastructure issues and future compliance requirements.
History
The Katikati Wastewater Treatment Plant currently discharges treated wastewater via an ocean outfall pipeline to Matakana Island. This consented discharge expires in 2038, with a requirement to confirm future directions by the end of 2026.
Governance and community involvement
The project is guided by a Project Control Group and Te Ohu Waiora, a group consisting of representatives from tāngata whenua, Council, and external stakeholders. Te Ohu Waiora provides oversight and recommendations to ensure cultural values and environmental outcomes are upheld.
Katikati Wastewater Disposal - map of current system
Kia ora, welcome to the Katikati Wastewater Disposal Future Directions project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and frequently asked questions. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.
What's happening now? (10 November 2025)
The Katikati wastewater outfall pipeline has experienced several breaks in recent months, requiring urgent repairs.
Council is actively working on a long-term solution to manage treated wastewater - one that protects the harbour, meets environmental standards, and respects cultural values.
Tangata whenua and key stakeholders have helped shape an approach that would keep an ocean outfall but with higher treatment standards.
The community will have the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposed option during consultation in early 2026 as part of the next Long Term Plan process.
Funding for this work is already set aside in Council’s Long Term Plan and Annual Plan.
Council continues to monitor and manage risks while planning for the future.
About the project
The Katikati Wastewater Disposal Future Directions project aims to establish a sustainable, long-term solution for treated wastewater disposal in Katikati, considering both environmental and cultural values.
With the current outfall pipeline nearing its end and experiencing multiple leaks, we’re working to address both the existing infrastructure issues and future compliance requirements.
History
The Katikati Wastewater Treatment Plant currently discharges treated wastewater via an ocean outfall pipeline to Matakana Island. This consented discharge expires in 2038, with a requirement to confirm future directions by the end of 2026.
Governance and community involvement
The project is guided by a Project Control Group and Te Ohu Waiora, a group consisting of representatives from tāngata whenua, Council, and external stakeholders. Te Ohu Waiora provides oversight and recommendations to ensure cultural values and environmental outcomes are upheld.
Katikati Wastewater Disposal - map of current system
