Leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale

Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group are planning to carry out water leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale starting this Friday, 19 September 2025.

Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.

The leak detection investigation will occur from 8am to 5pm and although there will be a temporary interruption to water supply, it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.

We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.

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Water Restriction update for Waitomo district

10 Feb 2020, 11:30 AM

We are experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather with a lack of rainfall predicted over the coming weeks.  Water restrictions are now in place and we ask residents to be very careful with their water use.  

Mokau is now on Water Restriction Level 3

Take all practical steps to reduce your water usage. 

  • No sprinklers allowed.
  • Hand-held hosing only. 

Don’t use Council water supply to fill or top up your pools (including portable and paddling pools).

Use a broom instead of water to clean hard surfaces such as footpaths and driveways.

Avoid using water to wash windows, buildings and cars.

Te Kuiti, Piopio and Benneydale water supplies are now on Water Restriction Level 2

Reduce non-essential water use.

  • Use sprinklers on alternate days between 6-8am and 6-8pm (e.g. even street numbers on even days; odd street numbers on odd days).
  • Hand held hosing is allowed at anytime.

For tips to conserve water please visit our website

Report any issues with your supply by contacting WDC on 0800 932 4357 (24/7).