"Tauranga’s precious water supply is in good shape as we head into autumn."

This is the message from Tauranga City Council’s Water Watchers team

As the seasons change, your focus may turn to finishing those outside jobs before winter arrives.

March signals a change in the Water Watchers plan, so it’s a great time to tackle those tasks that have been on hold over the summer months.

With the change of season, the Water Watchers plan again allows water blasting until the end of November.

If you have been putting off sowing your lawn, now is the time to as sprinklers are allowed to be used for one hour between 4-7pm.

Tauranga City Council water services manager Peter Bahrs has some top tips to continue to use water wisely while you get those outside jobs done.

“If you’re washing down your house with a handheld hose, make sure you use a trigger nozzle. This is attached to your hose and automatically turns off when you release your hand off the trigger which stops water being wasted,” says Peter.

Another handy tip is if you are sowing your lawn, consider the types of seeds you’re buying. Some are more tolerant to drought than others and will keep your lawn looking good all year round.

“It’s the little changes we make that add up to a big water-saving difference and keep our water supply in good shape. Check the Water Watchers Plan on the council website before turning the tap.”