Overnight water shutdowns in Wānaka

Water shutdowns will only take place from Sunday to Thursday nights, between 2.00am and 4.00am to minimise disruption as much as practicable. This will happen between 8 June and 24 June 2026.

The works will take place across eight areas in Wānaka, as shown on the below map. Most areas will only require one night of work, but we may need to return to some locations if zero pressure cannot be achieved on the first night.

Week 1: June 8-12

• June 8: Far Horizon and Heaton

• June 9–12: Upper Beacon Point and possibly Albert Town and Hidden Hills

Week 2: June 15-19

• Albert Town and Hidden Hills

• Lower Beacon Point

• South Wānaka

• Western and CBD

Week 3: June 22-24

• Plantation and Totara

• Upper Plantation

Dates are indicative only.

• Map of Wānaka Water Shutdown Zones (JPG, 1.24MB)

What to expect

During testing, there may be:

• Drops in water pressure

• Short periods where water supply may be unavailable

Why is this happening?

We are working to identify and assess leaks within the water network and improve the accuracy of water‑loss measurement. To do this, contractors need to turn off the water supply and carry out zero‑pressure testing and flow measurements. The results will help improve the reliability and efficiency of Wānaka’s water network.

What else?

As good emergency preparedness practice, we recommend keeping stored water on hand. This is a great opportunity to check your supplies. You can find helpful guidance on the Gets Ready website.

Thank you for your patience and support while this important work is carried out.