The Gore District Council has imposed a ban on all unattended hoses, sprinklers, garden irrigation systems and handheld hoses, effectively immediately, after a pump failure today at the town’s main water source. The ban also applies to car washing by handheld hose. 3 Waters Asset Manager Matt Baylis

Monitoring carried out by Environment Southland has detected potentially toxic algae in shallow areas/edges of the mid-Mataura river. The algae produces toxins that can be harmful to people and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin. Environment Southland have added: Environment Southlan