fter a rise in Napier's reservoir levels, water restrictions have been based from a level four, to two. The worst of Napier's water shortage appears to be over, with level four restrictions lifted yesterday after an "overwhelmingly positive response" from residents. At a press conference yesterday, Napier Mayor Bill Dalton said residents had "responded magnificently" in reducing their water take. Hastings District Council yesterday introduced level two water use restrictions, which apply to all homes which source water from a public supply. Council's works and services committee chairman Kevin Watkins said these low level restrictions should help ensure higher level restrictions were less likely to be imposed further into summer.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 05, 2017 18:33 UTC