Water supply restriction levels
Northland is classified as being in a drought as of 7 March 2025. Streams, rivers and aquifers supplying towns across the Far North are below normal levels. All Far North towns currently have water restrictions applied, as outlined below.
Kaikohe-Ngāwhā water restriction level
Level 2 - No outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Kaitāia water restriction level
Level 2 - No outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Kawakawa-Moerewa water restriction level
Level 3 - No hoses, outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Kerikeri-Waipapa water restriction level
Level 2 - No outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water restriction level
Level 2 - No outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Ōkaihau water restriction level
Level 2 - No outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Ōmanaia-Rāwene water restriction level
Level 3 - No hoses, outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Ōpononi-Ōmāpere water restriction level
Level 3 - No hoses, outdoor sprinklers or irrigation systems.