Auckland's water rates increase reduced from 25.8% to 7.2% after a deal between the Government and Auckland Council.

Auckland's water rates increase has been reduced from 25.8% to 7.2% after a deal between the Government and Auckland Council. The new model for Watercare will be legislated in a new bill introduced by Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. This agreement, known as "Local Water Done Well," allows Aucklanders to avoid the previously proposed water rate increases while maintaining local control of water assets.

May 05, 2024
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