Find out what to do if stage 3 restrictions are introduced
There is a total ban on all irrigation systems and hoses.
Only watering cans and buckets can be used.
Cleaning of paths, roads, driveways, etc. or outdoor artificial surfaces is not permitted except for spot cleaning for health and safety or biosecurity purposes, using a high pressure water cleaner or water from a bucket.
There is a total ban on using potable water (water from the metropolitan network) for general outdoor cleaning, except where required for health, safety, hygiene purposes, and graffiti removal - which can occur at any time by any suitable means.
Please follow stage 1 restrictions for existing pools or spas, provided a permanent cover is used.
Pools and spas without covers may only be topped up if an engineer certifies that this is required for structural or health and safety reasons.
Paddling or temporary pools may not be filled.
Tankers can only source drinking water from approved Watercare filling stations.
Tankers supplying the wider Auckland region for essential uses only are permitted to fill from the Watercare system.
The volume delivered to each property will be limited to the Auckland average per capita consumption per household resident. A reasonable allowance for animal drinking water is also permitted.
Non-residential customers receiving water from tankers that source water from Watercare filling stations are subject to the same restrictions as our customers connected to the metropolitan network. Please see the residential restrictions section at the top of this page.