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Auckland Council provides support for rural communities during dry weather
Prolonged dry weather in the Auckland region is putting pressure on water supplies for rural residents.
See below to find out where you can fill water containers or take a shower at a council facility. This page also contains information about tank water supply in Auckland, links to water saving tips and FAQs about water.
Community water collection sites
Water is available to be collected for domestic use at the sites listed below.
- People can take up to 20L of water per person in their household per day, in handheld containers
- Some sites have taps on buildings
- Others have taps running from stand-alone (static) tanks - these may be temporary tanks or existing tanks already on site
- Please turn taps off after use
- Report any issues to Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 (referencing the location)
- Read our advice on filling and storing water containers here.
- Read our advice for tank owners here
North
| Location | Address | Hours and service |
| Albany Stadium Pool | Stadium Drive, Albany | Weekdays 5.30am-7pm Weekends 8am-7pm Showers, container filling |
| Army Bay boat ramp car park | 1501 Whangaparaoa Road, Army Bay | 6am - 8pm Container filling (tap by toilets) |
| Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre | 73-77 Bentley Ave, Glenfield | Weekdays 5.30am-10pm Weekends 7am-7pm Showers, container filling |
| Helensville Library | 49 Commercial Road, Helensville | Container filling from tank |
| Kaukapakapa Memorial Hall | 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa | Daylight hours Container filling from tap |
| Kumeu Community Centre | 35 Access Road, Kumeu | Daylight hours Container filling from tap |
| Leigh Hall | 4 Cumberland Street, Leigh | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Ranfurly Hall | 903 Kaipara Flats Road, Kaipara Flats | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre | 159 Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay | Monday-Thursday 5.30am-9pm Friday 5.30am-8pm Weekends 7am-6pm Showers, container filling |
| Warkworth Town Hall | Corner Neville & Alnwick streets | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Stillwater Boating Club | 70 Duck Creek Road, Stillwater | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Wellsford Community Centre | 1 Matheson Road, Wellsford | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Wenderholm Regional Park | 37 Schischka Road, Waiwera | 6am-8pm Tap at water fountain by main car park. COLD water shower at northern toilet block. |
| Whangateau Holiday Park | 559 Leigh Road, Whangateau | 8am-6pm Showers, toilets and coin-operated laundry. |
West
| Location | Address | Hours and service |
| Mill Bay, Cornwallis | 800 Huia Road, Cornwallis | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Oratia Settlers' Hall | 565 West Coast Road, Oratia | Daylight hours Container filling from tap |
| Piha Domain Campground (community-led) | 21 Seaview Road, Piha | 8.30am-8.30pm Container filling from tap at office building. |
| Waitakere Township Hall | 37 Township Road, Waitakere | Daylight hours Container filling from tap |
| West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre | 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson | Weekdays 5.30am-9.30pm Weekends 6am-9.30pm Showers, container filling |
Waiheke
| Location | Address | Hours and service |
| Matiatia car park, Waiheke | Behind car rental yard, off Oceanview Road. | 7am-7pm Container filling from tap |
| Onetangi Sports Park, Waiheke | O'Brien Road | 7am-7pm Container filling from tap on side of sports building facing fields. |
Click here for more information on the Waiheke contingency drinking water supply.
South and East
| Location | Address | Hours and service |
| Clevedon Community Hall | 1 Papakura-Clevedon Road | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre | 29 Franklin Road, Pukekohe | M, W, F 5.30am-8pm T, Th 5.30am-9pm Weekends 9am-5pm Showers, container filling |
| Hunua Hall | 2314 Hunua Road, Papakura | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Jubilee Swimming Pool and Aquatic Centre | Harry Moore Place, Pukekohe | Weekdays 9am-5pm Weekends 10am-6pm Showers, container filling |
| Karaka Sport Park | 372 Blackbridge Road, Karaka | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Kawakawa Bay Community Hall | 22 Kawakawa-Orere Road, Kawakawa Bay | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Massey Park Pool | 2R Ron Keat Drive, Papakura | Monday-Thursday 5.30am-8pm Friday 5.30am-6.30pm Weekends 6.30am-8pm Showers, container filling |
| Orere Point War Memorial Hall | 289 Orere Point Road, Orere Point | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Paparimu Hall | 345 Paparimu Road, Hunua | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Pukekohe - Auckland Council Customer Service Centre | 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe | Daylight hours Container filling from tank |
| Te Puru Community Centre | 954R Whitford-Maraetai Road, Beachlands | Daylight hours Container filling from tap |
| Waiuku Service Centre | 10 King Street, Waiuku | Daylight hours Container filling from tap |
| Whiteside Pool | Kitchener Road, Waiuku | Weekdays 7am-5pm Weekends 10am-6pm Showers, container filling |
Information about tank water supply
Click here for information on commercial water tank supplies.
Updated 16/2/2020
- The council and Watercare are in close contact and supporting each other in planning initiatives for rural residents
- Watercare has 11 water tanker filling stations in Auckland, nine of these stations are open 24/7 and the Wellsford and Helensville sites are open between 10am and 4pm.
- Watercare has also opened additional temporary filling stations for commercial operators at Kumeu, Orewa and Oratia/Glen Eden.
Tips for saving water
Watercare notes that Auckland’s metropolitan water supply situation is stable, with no restrictions in place. However, it is encouraging people to use water wisely, especially on hot days when they tend to use more than normal.
General information and FAQs
Click for general information regarding Auckland's water supply
The council is using the connections and coordinating function of its Auckland Emergency Management team to bring together a council-wide response to water shortages and is working alongside Watercare.
How Auckland Council is saving water
Auckland Council has turned off almost all of its water features and fountains to save water.
Splash pads have been turned off, except those at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre and Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre. Both of these splash pads filter, treat and reuse up to 99 per cent of the water they use.
The council is continuing to water sports fields to ensure that they can still be used during winter.
Find out more about what Auckland Council is doing to save water
