22 January 2020

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Waimea Weekly Locally Owned and Operated

Wednesday 22 January 2020

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Water restrictions on the horizon f Matt McCrorie Reporter

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Water restrictions may be on the horizon for the Tasman region again this year, as dry and windy conditions have seen river and

aquifer levels start to decline. While heavy rain before Christmas meant that there hasn’t been as much pressure this year to conserve water quite so early. Dry Weather Taskforce commissioner Denis Bush-King says that current weather conditions mean that more water use will be need-

ed around the district. The Dry Weather Taskforce met in November last year to begin planning for another dry summer . Rob Smith, Environmental Information manager, said that the first task-force meeting was held much earlier than in previous

years. “We took on board from last year that we need to be well prepared for the dry season to come.” The Dry Weather Taskforce met on Tuesday, January 21, to start to make decisions about whether any water restrictions will be needed in the coming weeks.

“With no rain promised in the 14-day extended forecast, we believe we’ll reach the trigger levels for water restrictions in the next couple of weeks.” says Denis Bush-King. “There’s also the possibility of

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Sun shines on Wakefield summer race Staff Reporter True to its name, the Wakefield Summer Roaster 10km road race was a hot one. This did not deter a record number of 100 runners and walkers, aged from under 7 to over 70yrs, competing in the event. The 10km course was a challenging one, particularly the 2km climb up Totara View Road, which, as always, was sheltered from the refreshing northerly breeze present in the Village and tested the stamina of the athletes. Two fast young Brightwater runners led the field all the way, with Theo

Colette Read leads the way at the Wakefield Summer Roaster, with a record number of runners competeing in the race this year. Photo: Supplied.

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