Kaiteriteri

Diagram of the Kaiteriteri water supply

Kaiteriteri water supply takes water from a deep bore in Riwaka.

Water is supplied to Main Road Riwaka, most of Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Road and as far north as Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road.

Permanent chlorination was introduced in May 2021. All connections are metered.

General water quality parameters for the Kaiteriteri Water Supply

Kaiteriteri is an immensely popular summer destination with people of all ages coming from all corners to enjoy our golden beaches.

The range of activities they enjoy here are vast, ranging from paddling and swimming to using water toys, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, rafts, windsurfers, dinghies and water skiing.

Personal watercraft and runabouts transit through the bay to and from the ramp at the north-western end of the main beach and must remain within the clearly marked access lane.

There is also significant commercial vessel activity to be aware of.

To ensure opportunities for all people to enjoy a range of activities in and on the water at Kaiteriteri as safely as is practical, we have allocated specific spaces for specific use.

Here are a few tips so everyone keeps safe on the water:

• Try to avoid launching and retrieving from the Kaiteriteri ramp during spring low tides due to the low ramp angle and surrounding rocks.
• Jet skis are prohibited from towing water skiers within the water ski area.
• Jet skis may not be used at more than 5 knots in Kaiteriteri Bay.
• Kayaks and swimmers may not use or pass through the water skiing area when it is in use.
• Boats may not pass through the swimming area at any time.
• Vessels may not anchor unattended in either of the access lanes.
• Swimmers using the lagoon channel need to be aware of strong currents on the outgoing tide.

Get more information and check out the Navigation Safety Bylaw here. 

Committees

• Operations Committee
• Environment and Regulatory Committee
• Strategy and Policy Committee 

Joint Committees of Nelson and Tasman Councils

• Joint Committee
• Joint Shareholders
• Joint Nelson Tasman Regional Transport Committee

Other Committees

• Enterprise Committee (Chair)
• Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit (NRSBU)

Also a member of the Motueka Community Board.

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Committees

• Operations Committee
• Environment and Regulatory Committee (Deputy Chair)
• Strategy and Policy Committee 

Subcommittees

• Community Awards 

Joint Committees of Nelson and Tasman Councils

• Joint Commitee
• Saxton Field Committee
• Nelson Tasman Joint Waste Review Working Party

Other Committees

• District Licensing Committee (Chair)

Also Chair of the Motueka Community Board.

Contact Details

Phone: 027 285 7075
Email: brent.maru@tasman.govt.nz 

Committees

• Operations Committee (Deputy Chair)
• Environment and Regulatory Committee
• Strategy and Policy Committee

Subcommittees

• Creative Communities
• Community Grants (Chair)

Joint Committees of Nelson and Tasman Councils

• Joint Committee
• Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit

Other Committees

• Audit and Risk Committee

Also a member of the Motueka Community Board.

Contact Details

Cell: 021 728 035
Email: trindi.walker@tasman.govt.nz