Auckland's water drought is getting a small boost from Pukekohe's water bores

They've been out of action since 2013, and Watercare has started drawing up to five million litres a day from the Hickeys water treatment plant.

Acting chief executive Marlon Bridge says the return of the bores puts Auckland in a good position heading into summer.

He says it will help by lessening the city's reliance on dam sources.

The dams are 67.5 percent full today.