It's United Nations World Water Day March 22nd. This year's theme is 'Water for peace'
The increasing summer heat and demand for water has led to Hamilton moving to Alert Level 2 on Tuesday 14 January.
Read MoreOver the past month, despite some rain, there has been a significant increase in water demand due to the warmer weather.
Read MoreWater restrictions have been lifted across Hamilton today.
Read MoreWaipa District Council has lifted all water restrictions across the district, effective immediately.
This is the earliest Council has ever lifted water restrictions.
Read MoreA decrease in the amount of water being consumed and wet weather forecasted for the coming week has seen the city's water alert level drop back to Water Alert Level 1.
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