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Water consent holders in management zones across the Waimea Plains face stage 1 rationing from Monday, which is a 20 per cent cut in water use.
The first water restrictions of the summer in Tasman District are due to come into effect on Monday. For residents of Richmond, Hope, Brightwater, Redwood Valley, Māpua-Ruby Bay and Wakefield, the restrictions mean they will not be permitted to fill swimming pools although they will still be able to top them up. Watering grass and lawns will be banned but people using a hand-held hose will still be able to water plants and vegetable gardens as well as wash buildings and cars.