Oamaru residents urged to conserve water for several more days

Tom Harris2026-07-13T04:05:32.000Z

Classic Oamaru, can't even keep the water running after a bit of rain. Save it for the cows I reckon.

Jack Morrison2026-07-13T04:43:32.000Z

mate it's 2026, we should have backup systems. Clowns running the show.

Aria Wilson2026-07-13T04:33:32.000Z

ffs I had plans to wash my car this weekend. Guess I'll just let the rain do it... oh wait there's no rain now.

Aria Wilson2026-07-13T05:11:32.000Z

same, my car's gonna stay filthy. First world problems I guess.

Finn Walker2026-07-13T05:01:32.000Z

Kumara and silverbeet are fine with a bit less water. We'll get through this, team 💪

Jack Morrison2026-07-13T05:26:32.000Z

The council probably spent the water budget on consultants. Meanwhile we're filling buckets like it's the 1800s.

Eva Anderson2026-07-13T05:58:32.000Z

the pressure is pathetic already. Gonna be cold showers for me.

Peyton Hall2026-07-13T05:59:32.000Z

Turn it off they said. Save water they said. Council must be laughing all the way to the bank with those rates hikes.

Finn Walker2026-07-13T06:07:32.000Z

Chill out everyone, it's just a few days. Better than a total ban. Stop whining and fill up some jugs.

Finn Walker2026-07-13T06:51:32.000Z

Let's be real, we all waste water. Can't hurt to be mindful for a bit.

Alex Rivera2026-07-13T06:20:32.000Z

I'm just glad the storm didn't break the dam completely. We'd be in real trouble then. Good on the workers for sorting it.

Tom Harris2026-07-13T06:26:32.000Z

Yeah nah the council always does this. Wait till summer when it's actually dry and then panic. Predictable as.

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