Current charges
At the moment, you pay your local council for water and wastewater services at rates set by them. In time, we will set charges and bill you directly.
Charges that apply for the financial year spanning 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 can be found in the council information linked to below.
Waipā District Council
- Targeted rates for water and wastewater services: These are listed on pages 57-59 of the council’s 2026/7 Annual Plan.
- Fees and charges: The ‘wastewater connections’ and ‘water connections and bulk water sales’ charges are listed on pages 50-51 of the council’s schedule of fees and charges document. Trade waste charges and the calculation methodology can be found on pages 47-48.
- Development contribution charges: The development contribution fee summary is on pages 19-20 of the council’s policy document. The catchment maps are available in appendix two on pages 52-69.
Waitomo District Council
- Targeted rates for water and wastewater services: These are listed in sections 3.4-3.7 of the council report on the adoption of the 2026/27 Annual Plan.
- Fees and charges: Fees and charges for service connections and disconnections, meter testing and reading, bulk water, and trade waste are summarised on this fees and charges document.
- Development contribution charges: No development contribution charges apply in this area.
South Waikato District Council
- Targeted rates for water and wastewater services: These are listed on pages 2-3 of the council report on the adoption of the 2026/ 27 Annual Plan.
- Fees and charges: The ‘sewer connections’ administration fee is on page 29 of the council’s fees and charges document, and the ‘water connections’ and ‘water supply’ fees are on pages 40-41. Trade waste fees are listed on pages 42-43.
- Financial contributions: Financial contribution information can be found on pages 14-15 of the council’s fees and charges document.
- Development contribution charges: The development contribution fee summary is on pages 9-10 of the council’s fees and charges document.