Latest News Water Restrictions Lifted Masterton District Council urban and Taueru water restrictions are over. The Council has lifted its restriction on alternate day use of sprinklers. James Li, Utility Services Manager says the co-operation of the public has been so good that we have stayed within our consents and have not needed to consider additional restrictions. "We were getting a bit worried when it was so hot early in February but we have been helped by the cooler weather in March and more rain than we have had in some other years". The rivers are still low so we need people to continue to be careful with their water use says James. The Council wants to thank its residents for their co-operation. 2 April 2009