Timaru District Council wins best-tasting tap water in New Zealand

Friday 30 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 2:09pm

In this story Rotorua Lakes Council, Waimakariri District Council, Taupō District Council, Timaru District Council

The Timaru District Council's Seadown water supply has been named the best-tasting tap water in the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition. The council won the grand final against other competing district councils. Professionals judged the water based on colour, clarity, odour, and taste.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 30 May 2025, 7:00am

   Timaru District Council wins New Zealand’s best-tasting tap water (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via StuffFri 30 May 2025, 7:39am

   Winner of best tap water in NZ crowned (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 30 May 2025, 9:14am

   Timaru blows rivals out of the water again (opens in new tab)

4. StuffFri 30 May 2025, 1:14pm

   Why does tap water taste different around NZ, and what makes Timaru’s the best? (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 May 2025, 2:09pm

   Timaru brings best-tasting tap water title back south (opens in new tab)