Water restrictions come in for parts of Tasman District
Water restrictions have been re-introduced to parts of the Tasman District as dry weather returns. Residents and public organisations on the Dovedale reticulated water supply can no longer water the lawns. Photo: 123rf Motupiko, Rainy, Dove and the Eastern Moutere Groundwater zones are all affected by the restrictions. Households in the Riuwaka and Little Sydney Stream areas are asked to use water for essential purposes only. Dry Weather Taskforce Convenor Dennis Bush-King said more restrictions for other areas hadn't been ruled out. "We're keeping a close eye on the Waimea and Upper Motueka...