1918 days ago

Poll: Do you support council turning on splashpads in the drought?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

All seven council-owned splashpads across Tāmaki Makaurau will be open over the summer, despite water restrictions in place due to the drought.

Meanwhile, locals will be pinged for using a hose without the correct nozzle.

The council says splashpads recycle a high percentage of water, and the centres themselves have made significant water savings in the last nine months.

Do you support council turning on splashpads in the drought?

Please vote and explain your views in the comments!

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Do you support council turning on splashpads in the drought?
  • 45.6% Yes
    45.6% Complete
  • 54.4% No
    54.4% Complete
1102 votes
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It’s creativity, sustainability and community all stitched together, helping animals in need 🐾

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Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

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