Conserve Water Notice Lifted – Patearoa & Naseby 2 February 20262 Feb 2026, 4:34 pmGood news! The Conserve Water notice for Patearoa and Naseby has now been lifted.Reservoir levels have recovered, and we continue to produce safe, drinking-quality water for both communities.Thank you to everyone for your cooperation during this period.For more information, including FAQs and tips on saving water, visit our Water Conservation page. Water Conservation - Central Otago District CouncilBackground:Conserve Water Notice - PatearoaIssued 18 Jan 2026, 6:42 pm. Updated 25th January 2026.Conserve Water Notice - 25 January 2026 - PatearoaHeavy rainfall has affected our water sources, making it difficult to produce clean water. While this continues, we are relying on our stored water supplies.Please reduce water usage to help extend our stored water. Every drop counts!For more information, including FAQs and tips on saving water, visit Water Conservation - Central Otago District Council on CODC website.Please share this message with friends, family and neighbours.Background:18th January 2026.Due to Heavy Rainfall in the Sowburn catchment over the weekend, as well as forecast weather to come, a Conserve Water Notice is now in effect for Patearoa.The rainfall has affected our water sources, making it difficult to produce clean water.This means that we are currently relying on stored water supplies to ensure households receive clean water.To help manage these resources, please reduce your water usage. By conserving water we can extend the stored water supplies.For more information, including FAQs and tips on saving water, visit the CODC Water Conservation page Water Conservation - Central Otago District Council