The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has lifted water restrictions across the district following recent rain.

An alert level one restriction was applied on January 9 and extended on January 13 as the region experienced an extended dry spell. Just 4mm of rain was recorded in Wānaka in January.

Between February 2 and February 6 Wānaka experienced 14.4mm of rainfall with much more falling in the lake headwaters, and the QLDC says the water restriction can now be lifted.

In a statement the council thanked residents and visitors for their efforts in reducing water usage during the past month and encouraged ongoing water conservation where possible.

A full list of water conservation ideas can be found here.