Sources and consumption rates
Current sources of potable water and daily water consumption information. This page is updated daily.
Water flow
The report below is provided by Greater Wellington, who monitor river and stream health, level and flow at more than 150 sites across the region.
Waikanae River at Waikanae Water Treatment Plant:
Waitohu Stream at water supply intake, Ōtaki:
Potable water source
| Paraparaumu/ Waikanae/ Raumati |
Ōtaki | Paekākāriki |
| 100% River | 0% River | 0% River |
| 0% Bore | 100% Bore | 100% Bore |
Daily water consumption
| Waikanae | Paraparaumu/Raumati | Paekākāriki | Ōtaki |
|
4,231,000 litres |
7,352,000 litres |
405,000 litres |
2,722,000 |
Waikanae borefield
The Waikanae borefield was last used for river recharge on 4 April 2025
The Waikanae borefield was last used for water supply on 8 April 2015.
Page last updated Friday 09/05/2025
Updated 9 May 2025