Kairakau community placed under level 4 water restrictions

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 4:23pm

In this story Central Hawke's Bay District Council

The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has implemented level 4 water restrictions in Kairakau due to dry conditions. Residents are prohibited from using dishwashers and face limits on flushing toilets. Council water tankers are currently being used to supply the community.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 3:40pm

   Central Hawke’s Bay community Kairakau placed under level 4 water restrictions (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 4:23pm

   Hawke's Bay community moves to highest level of water restrictions (opens in new tab)