Garden watering restrictions apply during daylight saving months (September – April) in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington, and are all year-round for Upper Hutt and South Wairarapa.
These are base-level restrictions and can be increased depending on demand and supply around the region.
These restrictions relate to council bylaws and non-compliance can result in prosecution.
Check out what the current restrictions are in your region below.
Hutt City Council
Garden Watering Restrictions are in place every summer, during daylight saving months (September–April).
These restrictions allow for the use of:
- A single watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose, or unattended hose) between 6-8am and 7-9pm.
- On allocated watering days:
- Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month (2nd, 4th, 16th etc.)
- Odd-numbered houses on odd dates of the month (1st, 3rd, 11th etc.)
For more information and tips contact Hutt City Council on 04 570 6666 or visit their website.
Porirua City Council
Garden Watering Restrictions are in place every summer, during daylight saving months (September–April).
These restrictions allow for the use of:
- A single watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose, or unattended hose) between 6-8am and 7-9pm.
- On allocated watering days:
- Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month (2nd, 4th, 16th etc.)
- Odd-numbered houses on odd dates of the month (1st, 3rd, 11th etc.)
For more information and tips contact Porirua City Council on 04 237 5089 or visit their website.
Upper Hutt City Council
Garden Watering Restrictions are in place all year-round.
These restrictions allow for the use of:
- A single watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose, or unattended hose) between 6-8am and 7-9pm.
- On allocated watering days:
- Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month (2nd, 4th, 16th etc.)
- Odd-numbered houses on odd dates of the month (1st, 3rd, 11th etc.)
For more information and tips contact Upper Hutt City Council on 04 527 2169 or visit their website.
Wellington City Council
Garden Watering Restrictions are in place every summer, during daylight saving months (September–April).
These restrictions allow for the use of:
- A single watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose, or unattended hose) between 6-8am and 7-9pm.
- On allocated watering days:
- Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month (2nd, 4th, 16th etc.)
- Odd-numbered houses on odd dates of the month (1st, 3rd, 11th etc.)
For more information and tips contact Wellington City Council on 04 499 4444 or visit their website.
South Wairarapa District Council
Garden Watering Restrictions are in place all year-round.
These restrictions allow for the use of:
- A single watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose, or unattended hose) between 6-8am and 7-9pm.
- On allocated watering days:
- Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month (2nd, 4th, 16th etc.)
- Odd-numbered houses on odd dates of the month (1st, 3rd, 11th etc.)
For more information on restrictions in South Wairarapa, please visit wellingtonwater.co.nz/SWDC
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