11Taking water

11 Taking water (1) For this Act, take water includes— (a) in relation to surface water— (i) withdraw, pump, extract or use surface water; and (ii) divert surface water for the purpose of using it; and (iii) do anything else that results in a reduction of flow of surface water in a waterway; and (b) in relation to ground water—allow ground water to flow or be pumped from a bore. (2) However, a person does not take water if the person uses water taken by someone else under a licence to take water. Example—s (2) using water provided by a water utility