The paper road Carl Carlson uses to access his Otematata property was flooded after the Sunday and Monday flooding event.
During the flood he became trapped on the top of his car and was rescued by police.
Mr Carlson said the road, used by the council contractors to access the pumping station for Otematata, was damaged by floodwaters and exposed a flushing point toby on the Otematata Village water supply line.
He contacted the council letting staff know about the damage to the road and was told the council did not maintain the road and would not repair it. The repair would be up to him.
''I believe that's totally unfair when council and contractors use the road. They're here every week.''
The conversation ended with Mr Carlson threatening to lock the gates on the paper road that led to the water toby and the promise that he would approach the media.
''I don't know why I'm bothering to pay roading rates. It's their pipe that's gouged out. The only access to the site is the paper road.''
In the past after the road was damaged by floods and vehicles, Mr Carlson made arrangements for the road to be graded or fixed, but given the new circumstances he wanted assistance from the council.
The council's network operations engineer Mark Renalson and water services and waste manager Martin Pacey said in a joint email statement that because this particular road in question was a paper road, meaning it was not formed or named, the council was not responsible for its maintenance and repairs.
Both Mr Renalson and Mr Pacey sympathised with Mr Carlson's predicament.
''We invite Mr Carlson to contact council to arrange a meeting to discuss the issues and ascertain if a suitable resolution can be reached. In the meantime we will be repairing the fire hydrant surround and damaged trench line as these are valuable assets. Access to these assets must, therefore, be assured.''
Mr Carlson believed the council would still leave him to fix the damage.
''I'm quite happy to maintain it at my cost, but I will be shutting it at the front of the road, only allowing farming access.''
