Shortly after Napier City Council reached the finals for New Zealand's best tap water, a resident reported brown, murky water from his tap. This issue, previously common between 2017 and 2022, had decreased following new bore installations and a flushing program to address manganese buildup. Manawatū District Council ultimately won the competition.

• 01A resident in Greenmeadows, Napier, experienced brown tap water just days after the city was recognized in a water quality competition.
• 02Complaints about dirty water in Napier were prevalent from 2017 to 2022 but had lessened due to improvements in the water system.
• 03The Napier City Council's efforts included installing new bores and implementing a flushing program to remove manganese from the water supply.
• 04Manawatū District Council won the title of New Zealand's best tap water, surpassing Napier and other finalists.
• 05Judges noted the high standard of water quality among the finalists, making their decision difficult.

Residents may experience concerns regarding water quality and safety, potentially affecting daily activities and health.