The Drought Doctor

05/04/2022

Water prices on the way up. This is the first of a number of sizable water rate rises to come.

Inflation and Covid-19 being blamed - and with the price for 1000L of water will go up by about 12 cents, households with average water use will pay about $1.50 more a week.

09/03/2022

Who is ready to capture the cooler seasons rain? Great time to start thinking about getting a tank installed. This is a new 2000L model, shorter and wider than the regular The Tank Guy model which means it can fit under lower gutters.

25/02/2022

Check out these ornamental tanks from Designer Tanks They are super stylish and practical. I've added a portable pump to the stone colored one below that connects using a simple camlock fitting.

22/09/2021

That was some rain last night!
Back to work in Level 3, if you are ready for a site visit to discuss a water tank for your property get in now to secure a tank pre-Christmas!

04/09/2021

Well the Waitakere dams are all full after last week's deluge but did you know the Waitaks only provide roughly a third as much as the Hunuas? Dam levels are still 15% down on historical averages. See

Auckland water lake dam levels updated in real time and presented on a single dashboard using Watercare's data.

03/09/2021

Installed just before lockdown Bailey 5000L Slimline with pressure pump. Nice option if you have the room. The countdown to summer is on, time to get your order in to secure your water supply to keep your garden green and car washed this summer.

18/08/2021

Not sure if Auckland has much to benefit from the Three Waters Reform. Maybe it's neighbourly to look after Northland? What are your thoughts?

OPINION: Auckland was amalgamated to give it clout, but now it might lose its water company

16/08/2021

A little help was required to get this The Tank Guy 5700L water tank into position. Just had to pop it over the garage.
This should keep the garden healthy over summer. But remember, if you want to fill one of these up before summer you need to get it in soon to make the most of the winter/spring rain. Message me for a site visit and quote.

12/06/2021

Weekend light reading. If you were wondering where all that money raised from the massive increase in water rates is going to go, read on....

Opinion: Why households with typical water use will pay around $1.50 more per week.

10/06/2021

This is a great solution when you can't have your new water tanks near your downpipe. We put a diverter in your downpipe and use a smaller PVC pipe for both the inflow and outflow. This inflow/ outflow can go down around windows and doors too!

04/06/2021

Not water related but a fantastic homegrown solution to our little waste issue ...

Technology which turns plastics to roading and chemicals has found support from a new venture capital fund.

03/06/2021

These Ecojet Pumps make a great addition to your water tank setup. With a pressure switch included all you need to do is turn on the tap and you have mains type pressure. Great for moving water round the yard, washing the house and the car.