Ohakune water supply outage extended following earthquake damage

Monday 10 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 10 Aug, 3:37pm

In this story Ruapehu District Council

Repairs to a pipeline damaged during a July earthquake in Taumarunui have been delayed in Ohakune. Engineers warned that restoring pressure too quickly could cause further fractures, meaning the water supply may not return until Tuesday evening. Residents have been relying on bottled water, tankers, and portaloos.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffMon 10 Aug, 10:53am

   Govt may need to step in as Ohakune water crisis deepens (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 10 Aug, 11:43am

   Ohakune water shutdown likely to last longer than expected (opens in new tab)

   • Extra support arrives as Ohakune in race to restore water supply (opens in new tab) Mon 10 Aug, 1:08pm
3. Waikato TimesMon 10 Aug, 12:12pm

   In Brief: Ohakune water due back on by 5pm (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 10 Aug, 3:37pm

   Ohakune water outage extended as quake-damaged pipe risks rupture (opens in new tab)