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 $562.52 for 2025/26
- A fee per cubic metre used, thoe with water meters is $2.59 per cubic metre of water for 2025/26 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 size | Lower Use | | Upper use |
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| 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 2025 | 5 September 2025 | January 2026 | 6 March 2026 |
Taupiri | July 2025 | 5 September 2025 | January 2026 | 6 March 2026 |
Horotiu | July 2025 | 5 September 2025 | January 2026 | 6 March 2026 |
Huntly | August 2025 | 3 October 2025 | February 2026 | 7 April 2026 |
North Waikato | September 2025 | 7 November 2025 | March 2026 | 1 May 2026 |
Pookeno | September 2025 | 7 November 2025 | March 2026 | 1 May 2026 |
Port Waikato | October 2025 | 5 December 2025 | April 2026 | 5 June 2026 |
Onewhero | October 2025 | 5 December 2025 | April 2026 | 5 June 2026 |
Tuakau | October 2025 | 5 December 2025 | April 2026 | 5 June 2026 |
Southern Districts | November 2025 | 5 January 2026 | May 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
Western Districts | November 2025 | 5 January 2026 | May 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
Raglan | December 2025 | 9 February 2026 | June 2026 | 7 August 2026 |
Te Aakau | December 2025 | 9 February 2026 | June 2026 | 7 August 2026 |
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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Last updated 26 August 2025, 10:48 am