An easing of water restrictions in parts of Tararua late last week hasn't seen a sudden rise in water usage.
Tararua District Council communications manager Mark Maxwell yesterday said water levels had been maintained despite the total hosing ban being partially lifted.
"It's good to see that people haven't gone crazy but that's possibly because not everyone is aware of the easing of restrictions."
Recent rain across the district had allowed water restrictions for some towns to be eased slightly.
The total hosing ban will stay in place for Woodville, Norsewood and Akitio.