Wells
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Allocation and Irrigation
Parts of Marlborough are amongst the driest areas in New Zealand, meaning water is scarce in the drier seasons, even the small quantities needed for drinking purposes.
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Map of Wells
There are estimated to have been 5,000 wells drilled in Marlborough over the past century or so since European settlement. Most of these are located on the Wairau Plain.
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My Well
Once the well is completed the drilling contractor will produce a well log which records the well dimensions, its location, geology and details of the groundwater in the well.
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Rules for drilling new wells
If you are looking at drilling a well and taking water from an aquifer, please see the resource consents section for any rules or requirements that may apply to your situation.
