Local Water Done Well drives 9% rates rise – Rates 2026

Taxpayers' Union Rates Dashboard shows Local Water Done Well water charges push total council cost increases to 9%, nearly triple inflation in 2026/27.

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Upper Hutt Council to join Tiaki Wai water reform

Upper Hutt City Council will transfer water services to new regional organisation Tiaki Wai Limited from July 2026 under Local Water Done Well reform.

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