Water Restriction Stages Residential
Below are restrictions for residents during water restrictions. Click here to view business restrictions.
Stage 1
Conserve water wherever possible for all activities. Restrictions in effect on outdoor water use.
Pools, spas, water features and water play activities
- Filling a pool, spa or water feature is prohibited.
- Topping up a pool, spa or water feature is permitted.
- Using water for water play activities is permitted.
Outdoor washing (vehicle washing, outdoor surfaces and windows)
Outdoor washing is permitted when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, high pressure cleaning unit or a bucket.
Grass area and lawns
Watering grass or lawns is permitted on alternate days.
Amenity Planting (flower beds, planters, trees and shrubs)
Watering permitted when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, time limited watering system (automatic, spray or dripper), or a bucket/watering can. Watering protected trees listed in the District Plan is permitted using this
watering method.
Productive gardens (fruits and vegetables for domestic use)
Watering permitted when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, time limited watering system (automatic, spray or dripper), or a bucket/watering can.
Stage 2
Conserve water wherever possible for all activities. Restrictions in effect on outdoor water use.
Pools, spas, water features and water play activities
- Filling and topping up a pool, spa or water feature is permitted.
- Using water for water play activities is permitted.
Outdoor washing (vehicle washing, outdoor surfaces and windows)
Outdoor washing is permitted when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, high pressure cleaning unit or a bucket.
Grass area and lawns
Watering grass or lawns is prohibited.
Amenity Planting (flower beds, planters, trees and shrubs)
Watering permitted on alternate days when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, time-limited watering system (automatic, spray or dripper), or a bucket/watering can. Watering protected trees listed in the District Plan
is permitted using this watering method.
Productive gardens (fruits and vegetables for domestic use)
Watering permitted when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, time limited watering system (automatic, spray or dripper), or a bucket/watering can.
Stage 3
Restrictions in effect on all water use. Water conservation is essential.
Pools, spas, water features and water play activities
All water use for pools, spas, water features and water play activities is prohibited.
Outdoor washing (vehicle washing, outdoor surfaces and windows)
Washing vehicles is permitted when using recycled grey water only. Washing outdoor surfaces is permitted for safety reasons using a bucket only.
Grass area and lawns
Watering grass or lawns is prohibited.
Amenity Planting (flower beds, planters, trees and shrubs)
Watering permitted on alternate days when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, time-limited watering system (automatic, spray or dripper), or a bucket/watering can. Watering protected trees listed in the District Plan is permitted using this watering method.
Productive gardens (fruits and vegetables for domestic use)
Watering permitted on alternate days when using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, time-limited watering system (automatic, spray or dripper), or a bucket/watering can.
Stage 4
Restrictions in effect on all water use. Water conservation is essential.
Pools, spas, water features and water play activities
All water use for pools, spas, water features and water play activities is prohibited.
Outdoor washing (vehicle washing, outdoor surfaces and windows)
Washing vehicles is permitted when using recycled grey water only. Washing outdoor surfaces is permitted for safety reasons using a bucket only.
Grass area and lawns
Watering grass or lawns is prohibited.
Amenity Planting (flower beds, planters, trees and shrubs)
Watering all amenity plants and trees is prohibited; except for protected trees listed in the District Plan. Watering protected trees is permitted on alternate days using a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger nozzle, time-limited watering system (automatic, spray or dripper), or a bucket/watering can.
Productive gardens (fruits and vegetables for domestic use)
Watering permitted on alternate days using a bucket or watering can only.
Stage 5
Emergency: water use only permitted for human drinking, sanitation, medical, health and safety, firefighting and livestock purposes.
Pools, spas, water features and water play activities
All water use for pools, spas, water features and water play activities is prohibited.
Outdoor washing (vehicle washing, outdoor surfaces and windows)
All outdoor washing activities is prohibited except where cleaning is required for health and safety reasons, or other emergency.
Grass area and lawns
Watering grass or lawns is prohibited.
Amenity Planting (flower beds, planters, trees and shrubs)
Watering prohibited
Productive gardens (fruits and vegetables for domestic use)
Watering prohibited.
Stage 6
All water use prohibited except for human drinking water, sanitation, medical, health and safety and firefighting purposes. Water supply only from nominated key supply points. Use of water for livestock purposes is prohibited.
