If you're a water consent holder, you can find out what your current rationing stage is(external link) or check the 329 notices below.
You can read more information from the Ministry of Primary Industries about coping with drought conditions. MPI Drought Advice Brochure (pdf, 362 KB)
Our water supply network covers a lot of ground, so we've created maps and diagrams of each supply.
Please note:
For the properties in the Waimea Plains that have not been issued a new consent, or have objected to the new consent conditions, they will continue to operate under the old consent conditions.
All consent holders will be contacted directly by the Council.
Section 329 Notice Stage One Water restrictions 17 Feb 2020 (pdf, 288 KB)
Section 329 Notice Stage Two Water restrictions 17 Feb 2020 (pdf, 237 KB)
Section 329 Notice Stage Three Water restrictions 17 Feb 2020 (pdf, 256 KB)
Section 329 Notice Stage Four Water restrictions 17 Feb 2020 (pdf, 254 KB)
Section 329 Notice Cease Take 17 Feb 2020 (pdf, 252 KB)
329 Stage 1 effective February 10 (pdf, 349 KB)
329 Stage 2 effective February 10 (pdf, 258 KB)
329 Stage 3 effective February 10 (pdf, 241 KB)
329 Cease effective February 10 (pdf, 219 KB)
329 Moutere Eastern Groundwater (pdf, 231 KB)
329 Waimea affiliated Jan 27 (pdf, 505 KB)
329 Waimea unaffiliated Jan 27 (pdf, 445 KB)
When conditions are dry and there is a risk of low river flows and/or seawater intrusion into aquifers, we consider restrictions for water use through a forum called the Dry Weather Task Force (DWTF). The task force is made up of water user representatives and council staff.
During an emergency, we may restrict or prohibit the use of water for any specified purpose, for any specified period, and for any or all users.
We let people know by public notice, Newsline, on our website, social media and other channels.
The Council may enact penalties over and above those contained in the Water Supply Bylaw conditions to enforce these restrictions.
Tasman District Council Public Water Supply Bylaw 2016 - Amended 2019 (pdf, 1021 KB)
The Dry Weather Task Force comprises elected councillors, Council staff, members of the various water user groups in Tasman, Fish and Game Nelson Marlborough Region, Nelson City Council staff, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Rural Fire representatives.
The Dry Weather Task Force was formed many years ago to manage water during dry periods in an informed and collaborative manner. The Task Force normally meets on Tuesdays of each week where a regional water resource update, water use/compliance and forecast of both climate and water demand is discussed. Recommendations are made to the Task Force and agreed decisions are then notified via a press release. Water permit holders who have restrictions placed on them may also be notified directly, depending on the requirements of the restrictions imposed.
The Dry Weather Task Force is made up of primarily Waimea water users due to the susceptibility of this area to water restrictions. Other user groups are involved when it is relevant.
The Convenor for the Dry Weather Task Force is the Environment and Planning Manager of Tasman District Council. Key Council staff involved with the Dry Weather Task Force are:
| Committee Member | Contact Number |
| Peter Lines | 0274 418 560 |
| Murray King | 021 684 901 |
| Dennis Cassidy | 021 051 0623 |
| Stephen Sutton | 0274 495 133 |
| Jeremy Naylor | 03 541 8846 |
| Kit Maling | 027 544 0536 |
| Julian Raine | 021 443 993 |
| David Easton | 021 314 902 |
| Joseph Thomas | 027 458 3674 |
| Tim King | 027 244 8202 |
| Dennis Bush-King | 0274 310 317 |
Any current news releases from the Dry Weather Task Force can be viewed from the link below.
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