Help conserve water this summer – water restrictions kick in next week
Use your sprinklers and fixed irrigation systems on alternate days - that’s the message for the Taupō district community, as Level 1 water restrictions kick in from Monday 13 December.
However, hand-held hoses can be used at any time.
Council asset manager water Tom Swindells said that as the Taupō district begins to swell with holiday visitors and temperatures rise, demand for water always increases hugely.
“This puts enormous pressure on our water treatment plants; so we always see a large surge in demand across the district at this time of the year.
“Regardless of how much water is in the lake, or how much we can get from springs or bores, our plants can only treat a certain amount of water each day, so we are asking residents to act now to help reduce the stress of this demand.
“From Monday 13 December, please only water your garden and lawn every second day (using the odds and evens system based on your street address).
“That means if your address ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8, you can use sprinklers on even calendar days. If your address ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9, you can use them on odd calendar days,” Mr Swindells said.
These Level 1 water restrictions apply to sprinklers and fixed irrigation systems only.
For further information on how to conserve water, please follow the link below.
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Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?
Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱
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48.3% Yes
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49.7% No
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
The Gypsy Fair
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit. Being on the road for over 45 years, it’s safe to say our roots run deep!
Come for a browse, let the kids loose on our rides, park up with some food and coffee, or watch our blacksmith tinker away, either way we would love to see you! Come & hang out for the day, we’re sure to bring smiles to your faces, and create lifelong memories.
Tongariro North Domain
Sat 28th and Sun 29th September
9am to 5pm
Free entry for everyone, see you there!
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