Use water-efficient appliances, bathroom fittings and tapware. The “star” rating stickers indicate the water efficiency, and there can be large differences in water use between products, so make sure to buy or upgrade to water-efficient when possible....
Install a shower flow-saver disc to your existing shower to not only reduce the excess flow of water but also your water heating bill. What is a shower water disc? A flow-saver disc reduces the flow to a specified rate, usually 9 litres per minute, but other options...
Buy a 200-litre water tank Wellington Region Emergency Management Office [WREMO] has partnered with New Zealand water tank manufacturer The Tank Guy to make a 200-litre water tank and kit available for $128 [RRP $280]. The water tank features include: Easy...
Switch to drought-tolerant plants to cope with dry summer weather and watering restrictions. Steve from Clareville Nursery helps you find plants to thrive in dry conditions. Steve shared his expertise to help Carterton residents make the most of dry summer conditions...