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How much am I charged for water?

A water metered property is read and charged every six months. Every cubic metre of water flowing through your meter is charged for.

There are two parts to the connected water supply charges:

  • A fixed targeted rate of $469.11 for 2024/25
  • A fee per cubic metre used, those with water meters is $2.36 per cubic metre of water for 2024/25 rating year.

This covers the treatment, distribution, and management of water supply to ensure that when water reaches consumers, it is free from harmful organisms and meets water supply standards.  

For more information about water related charges view our full Fees and Charges Schedule.

Is your water usage normal?

Compare your households daily water consumption with the table below.

Household sizeLower UseUpper use
178
 
534
310
 
658
411
 
767
493
 
849
548
 
905
603
 
959

1000 litres = 1 cubic meter (m3)

* These figures are based on responsible household water use. The lower figures are based on indoor water use only. The higher figures are based on indoor use, plus a standard sized garden and lawn which are efficiently watered.

If your invoice is higher than usual, you may have a water leak. Find out how to check for leaks here.

Metered Water Due Dates

Covering the financial period 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024.

Area Reading Date 1 Payment Due Date 1 Reading Date 2 Payment Due Date 2
 Ngaaruawaahia July 2024 6 September 2024 January 2025 7 March 2025
 Taupiri July 2024 6 September 2024 January 2025 7 March 2025
 Horotiu July 2024 6 September 2024 January 2025 7 March 2025
 Huntly August 2024 4 October 2024 February 2025 4 April 2025
 North Waikato September 2024 8 November 2024 March 2025 2 May 2025
 Pookeno September 2024 8 November 2024 March 2025 2 May 2025
 Port Waikato October 2024 6 December 2024 April 2025 6 June 2025
 Onewhero October 2024 6 December 2024 April 2025 6 June 2025
 Tuakau October 2024 6 December 2024 April 2025 6 June 2025
 Southern Districts November 2024 4 January 2025 May 2025 4 July 2025
 Western Districts November 2024 4 January 2025 May 2025 4 July 2025
 Raglan December 2024 7 February 2025 June 2025 8 August 2025
 Te Aakau December 2024 7 February 2025 June 202587 August 2025

 

The property owner is responsible for water rates payment. A penalty of 10 per cent may be added to any unpaid balance.

View a full list of payment options.

Making it easier

Set-up a direct debit

Water rates can be paid by weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly direct debit. For a direct debit you can complete the online form or give us a call.

Change your address

All address changes are required to be in writing. Please complete our online form or give us a call or email. 

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