Aitutaki Water Committee
April 2026
The Aitutaki Water Committee has been established with a focus to “provide consistent water supply to homes in 2026”.
Our water galleries and network requires significant investment to meet current demand and this will take time. Plans to establish 4 new water galleries this year are in place. However the water pipe network in some areas of Aitutaki leaks more than 50% of the water before it reaches the home.
Our National Government announced in Nov 2025 the release of USD$40M in funding over 7 years. Aitutaki residents are tier 3.
Our plan is to apply for funding on behalf of the homes (built before 2019) who qualify for water tanks, spouting and pumps. Our aim is to have a design that ensure each home has
a minimum of 12000L storage, (2 tanks on a concrete base)
all roof spouting installed and connected to the tanks,
First flush system to reduce leaf and roof waste into the tanks
one way valve to prevent tank water flowing back to the mains
Ball-cock inlet to stop mains water once tank is full
installed water pump sufficient size for the home
We are in touch with MFEM weekly waiting for the project team to be finalised and application documents to be available.
Latest News
Aitutaki Marine Tour Operators Licensing program 2026
Important Meeting for Aitutaki Lagoon and Ocean Tour operators.
Wed 29 April - 5PM Aitutaki Island Council Chambers.
Under the Island Government Act 2012-13, and in accordance with The Marine Resources Act 2005, The ministry of Transport Act and in particular the “maritime (small motorised vessels *under 24m) regulations 2014.
The Island Council has resolved to commence the Aitutaki Boat Operator Licensing Program.
“without a clear and consistent framework, we cannot guarantee the safety of those on the water, the protection of our coral and marine life, or a fair playing field for the hardworking people who earn their living on our lagoon” Mayor Nick Henry
Arutanga Marina Update
11 April 2026 - Mayor Nick Henry is pleased to announce the arrival of the first shipment of concrete pontoons for our Arutanga yacht and lagoon tour operators marina.
“On a recent visit to Auckland I met with Mr Brent Shipman, owner of Total Marine in Auckland. Mr Shipman was replacing these pontoons and generously offered to fast-track our Arutanga Marina vision by gifting these to the people of Aitutaki.” says Mayor Nick Henry.
Under the guidance of Peckham and Tu Maoate the Araura community in Auckland have prepared these 100+ pontoons for shipment.
We extend our thanks to Ngaire Mose & Iain Horneman of Pasifika International Supply Services Ltd who have helped coordinate the trans-shipment process.
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