Water supply shutdown - Hartmount Place, Punakaiki: 16 September 2025

The water supply to Hartmount Place in Punakaiki will be shut down on Tuesday 16 September from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm allow for scheduled tank cleaning.

During this time, there will be a period of no water, followed by a period of low pressure while the supply is restored.

Please see the map provided below for the area affected.

After the water supply is restored, residents are advised to flush their outside tap to release any airlocks in the internal pipelines before using water inside their homes. 

For properties that have been vacant for some time, it is recommended to run the outside tap for at least 20 minutes.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their cooperation.

Updates will be provided on BDC’s website, Facebook page and on Coast FM.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their cooperation.

If you have any queries, please contact Council on 0800 807 239.