Marton Water Update - January 2026

As many of you will have noticed, the geosmin levels in Marton's water supply has been elevated for a number of weeks.

Our reticulation team will continue to fine tune the treatment process of the water to make improvements, but we recognise that it can take some time for the geosmin levels to settle down.

With that in mind, Council will be offering residents free water from a water tank at the Marton RSA and Citizens Memorial Hall. This water will be coming from our reticulated supply in Hunterville.

• What: A water tanker carrying drinking water from outside Marton
• Where: The Marton RSA and Citizens Memorial Hall
• When: Each Tuesday and Thursday between 3:00pm and 6:30pm, starting Tuesday 13 January 2026
• How long: Residents will have access to this alternative drinking water source until further notice

Residents will need to bring their own containers to collect the water - please be patient and mindful of others. Should residents have any accessibility concerns or queries, they are encouraged to reach out to our team who will work to find a solution on 06 327 0099 or info@rangitikei.govt.nz.

We would like to thank residents for their ongoing patience regarding this ongoing issue. We know it is frustrating, but rest assured progress is being made towards our new water source solution.