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Water Alerts

The current status of water supply within the Mackenzie District.

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Water off notices

Water off notice - Hamilton Street, Tekapo - Thursday 11 September, and Friday 12 September 2025

The water main supplying Hamilton Street for householders on the north side of the street - Numbers 1 to 29 - may be temporarily turned off at times between 8:30am and 4:30pm to allow contractors to install water meters.

We apologise for any inconvenience while this work is completed.

Water off notice - Barbara Hay Street, Esther Hope Street, Dwyer Place, Burnett Place - Dates between Monday 15 September and Friday 19 September

The water main supplying the following streets may be temporarily turned off at times between 8:30am and 4:30pm to allow contractors to install water meters.

  • Barbara Hay Street
  • Esther Hope Street
  • Dwyer Place
  • Burnett Place

It is expected that this work is completed by Friday 19 September.

We apologise for any inconvenience while this work is completed.

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Water Maintenance

Water Meter work in Tekapo

Contractors are currently installing new water meters in Tekapo.

Work will take place over the week of Monday 15 September - Friday 19 September on the following streets.

  • Barbara Hay Street
  • Esther Hope Street
  • Dwyer Place
  • Burnett Place

Contractors will be working 8.00am – 4.30pm.

Staff will be visible on the streets and may enter individual properties to flush lines after meters have been installed.

If you see someone unusual on your property, feel free to check that they are a Rooney’s contractor working for Council on this project.

As a precaution, you may like to fill some containers with water to have handy while your individual supply is turned off.

Please note if a full shut down is required it will be carried out between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. The water may be turned off over a 7.5hr period.

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Boil Water notices

Albury Rural Water Scheme

Issued: 4:00pm, Friday 12 September 2025

The boil water notice for the Albury rural water scheme is lifted.

The lab results and on-site testing has all passed.

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Current Water Restrictions

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There are no water restrictions currently in force in the Mackenzie District.

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