Water supply restored to Ohakune with boil water notice in place
Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ruapehu District Council
The Ruapehu District Council has restored the water supply to all Ohakune properties following five days of disruption. A precautionary boil water notice remains in effect while the network is monitored to ensure the water is safe to drink.
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