Kaitaia could be waiting up to 16 days before getting any water from the Aupouri Aquifer.
Far North District Mayor John Carter Photo: SUPPLIED
The Northland town will shortly enter its fourth week of 'essential use only' water restrictions as a severe drought continues to slam the region.
Mayor John Carter said work had already started on a pipeline from the aquifer to the Kaitaia treatment plant.
He said the new supply was thanks to a collaborative effort between the council and local iwi Te Rarawa and Ngāi Takoto.
Carter said a council-owned bore was also set to start supplying bulk water carriers.