Water Restrictions FAQs
Why do we have water restrictions?
What can people do if they see someone not complying with the water restrictions?
If you see someone not complying, please contact Council's Customer Services Centre on 03 546 0200 or email enquiry@ncc.govt.nz. Residents are advised that failure to comply with any water restrictions imposed is an offence under the Council's Water Supply Bylaw.
Why is Council allowed to water high-value areas, while I can't use a sprinkler on my lawns or garden?
Watering of sports fields will cease with Stage Two restrictions which is in line with residential lawn watering restrictions. However, Council will continue to water high-value areas such as cricket blocks (which will see out the rest of the season) and those fields that will be too expensive to replace such as Trafalgar Park and Saxton Oval. The hanging baskets will be removed. In line with residential amenity planting restrictions, Council will be hand watering some gardens and protected trees up to Stage Three restrictions. At Stage Four Council and residents can only water protected trees, however Council can also continue to water high value recently planted trees at this stage
What are the Nelson city public/institutional water restriction stages?
You can find all the restrictions and prohibitions set out in the attached document for the use of Nelson City public water supply used by institutions.
