Whakatāne District Council will be carrying out essential work on the water network in Muriwai Drive this Thursday.
Water shutdown details
Thursday 5 February 2026
- Time: 9am to 4pm
- Location: Properties 1 to 33A Muriwai Drive, including Coastguard Building, the park and toilets.
The water supply will be temporarily shut off during this time while repairs are completed in the area.
What you need to do
- If anyone in your household relies on water for critical medical support, please make alternative arrangements.
- Fill buckets or your bathtub for general use and have a container of drinking water ready.
- When water is restored, mains flushing will take place to clear air and sediment from the pipes.
- Before using inside taps, run your outside tap closest to the road for 2–3 minutes.
- If the water looks cloudy, keep flushing until it clears. This is caused by air bubbles and is safe to drink.
We appreciate your patience while this mahi is completed and apologise for any inconvenience.
Questions or concerns?
Call Whakatāne District Council Customer Services on (07) 306 0500