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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 $562.52 for 2025/26
  • A fee per cubic metre used, those 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.

Water Services Strategy 2026 - 2036

Under IAWAI’s draft strategy, the proposed median residential annual charge for Waikato district ratepayers has reduced from a projected $421 to $174 per year for the 2026/27 rating year.

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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 2026 - 30 June 2027.

Area Reading Date 1 Payment Due Date 1 Reading Date 2 Payment Due Date 2
 Ngaaruawaahia July 2026 4 September 2026 January 2027 5 March 2027
 Taupiri July 2026 4 September 2026 January 2027 5 March 2027
 Horotiu July 2026 4 September 2026 January 2027 5 March 2027
 Huntly August 2026 2 October 2026 February 2027 2 April 2027
 North Waikato September 2026 6 November 2026 March 2027 7 May 2027
 Pookeno September 2026 6 November 2026 March 2027 7 May 2027
 Port Waikato October 2026 4 December 2026 April 2027 4 June 2027
 Onewhero October 2026 4 December 2026 April 2027 4 June 2027
 Tuakau October 2026 4 December 2026 April 2027 4 June 2027
 Southern Districts November 2026 5 January 2027 May 20272 July 2027
 Western Districts November 2026 5 January 2027 May 20272 July 2027
 Raglan December 2026 5 February 2027 June 20276 August 2027
 Te Aakau December 2026 5 February 2027 June 20276 August 2027

 

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 11 June 2026, 03:31 pm

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