Water services legislation changes

The Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act became law on 26 August 2025. We’re updating our website to reflect the new legislation by mid-September. Find out about key changes for suppliers and operators.

For the public

Approved temporary drinking water supplies for planned events

This page provides information on approved registrations of temporary drinking water supplies for planned events.

If you have any questions or complaints about the drinking water supplied at a planned event, please contact the event organiser in the first instance.

You may also advise the Water Services - Taumata Arowaioutbound if you have any public health concerns about the drinking water supplied at the event.

Dates for use of water supply Event name Event location Event organiser contact details Registration number
27/11/23 - 08/01/24 Rhythm 'n' Vines Waiohika Estate

Laboratory Compliance New Zealand

Michael McIntyre

027 892 5622

 

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  7- 9 September 2023 Snow Machine Queenstown Tulip Lake, Franktown, Queenstown 9300  

Sounds Global

Brendan Murray

022 128 0584

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