With many focused on Local Elections we believe this will slip under the radar and would like to again bring it to your attention that writing in letting your thoughts on the cost to the community.
It is reported now an average of $5700 per year along other indicators we have seen from council reports which is based on the 3.3% of median household wage in 2034 and the Scott report fro Oct 2024.
Either way it is a major expense. Can you or others afford this along with rents and high rates etc.
We have until the 3rd Sept to let central government know the financial burden and costs to us all.
Renters cost Shock – https://c29daf59-758a-4029-be4e-3a751893ecad.usrfiles.com/ugd/c29daf_1df94bb2d0cb4d5ba25d996e20e57353.pdf
Local Water Done Well – https://www.nzempowered.com/post/local-water-done-well
Check out this Weaving the Harakeke – Special “Wai Worry” meeting for a recent update from UHCC CEO – https://www.nzempowered.com/post/weaving-the-harakeke-wai-worry-hui-minutes-21st-july-2025
So put pen to paper as the old saying goes. We would recommend sending your views in an email through to:
infrastructure.regulation@comcom.govt.nz
market.regulation@comcom.govt.nz
A “thank you” to Kate and Paul @ NZ Empowered for sending this article to The Upper Hutt Connection
14/08/25
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