Rain

Heavy rain means water restrictions around Taranaki have been eased and fire bans relaxed.


South Taranaki District Council spokesman Neil McCann says the weekend rain was enough to replenish the district's streams and rivers.

"Thankfully much of the weekend's rain fell where it was needed most, with more than 50mm around Hawera and Patea," Mr McCann said.

"The rain has allowed us to ease the restrictions and if we get some more over the next week or so we may be able to remove it completely."