Ratepayers Win In Collaboration Over Local Water

Ratepayers Win In Collaboration Over Local Water

The cost of delivering water services has been a driver of higher rates across the country. By getting water services on a stable footing and making critical investment now, councils keep rate increases down, says Local Government Minister Simon Watts.

Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water

Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says Local Government Minister Simon Watts. “We have been very clear that local government needs to focus on core business and I am delighted that these two councils are the first to embrace the benefits to ratepayers of collaboration under Local Water Done Well. “Not only does t…