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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2016 September LGNZ 2050 Challenge – seeking your feedback

LGNZ 2050 Challenge – seeking your feedback

9 Sep 2016

Local Government New Zealand is interested in hearing your views on the points rated in the discussion paper The 2050 challenge: future proofing our communities.

The LGNZ 2050 Challenge discussion document was launched at the LGNZ conference at the end of July.  The document is designed to identify the major challenges and shifts which are likely to face New Zealand and its communities over the next 35 years so we, collectively as a Nation, can put in place policies and programmes to address them.

The Discussion Document focusses on a number of ‘enduring questions’, such as:

  • How will areas respond to population and demographic change, such as growth, decline and increases in the number of older citizens?
  • How will we agree environmental bottom lines and fairly apportion the cost of good environmental stewardship while ensuring ongoing prosperity?
  • How do we maximise the value of automation and technology while ensuring workers have the skills to be employed in the new industries?
  • How do we embrace the changing face of New Zealand?

LGNZ welcomes the views of councils and individuals on the enduring questions and how New Zealand and local government in particular should respond. 

The closing date for submissions on the discussion paper is Friday 23 September.  The document can be viewed here. (PDF 1.35 MB)