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Water Connection Fees & ChargesNgā Utu Hono Wai
See water connection fees and charges including the costs for capital contribution, connection and adminstration fees broken down by area.
Water Connection Charges
Water Connection Charges Fees and Charges approved for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
All fees and charges are inclusive of GST (except as noted *).
| Ōtorohanga Community - (For Water Consumption Charges please go to Properties & Rates and select Water Rates) | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|
| Within Ōtorohanga Community | |
| Application Fee - non refundable | $360.00 |
| Standard Domestic Connection (for 20 / 25mm service within 4.0m of the water main) if by ODC contractor | Quote |
| Outside Ōtorohanga Community | |
| Application Fee - non refundable | $360.00 |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Capital Contribution | POA |
| Kāwhia Community - (For Water Consumption Charges please go to Properties & Rates and select Water Rates) | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|
| Within Kāwhia Community | |
| Application Fee - non refundable | $360.00 |
| Standard Domestic Connection (for 20 / 25mm service within 4.0m of the water main and includes water meter for Kāwhia Peak Season Metered Water Charge) | Quote |
| Outside Kāwhia Community | |
| Application Fee - non refundable | $360.00 |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Capital Contribution | POA |
| Rural Water Supplies - (For Water Consumption Charges please go to Properties & Rates and select Water Rates) | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|
| Note: Conditions apply and the connection is subject to Rural Water Scheme Committee approval | |
| Arohena (Kahorekau, Huirimu, Taupaki), Waipa, Tihiroa and Ranginui (Stock Only) | |
| Administration Fee - non refundable | $800.00 |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Capital Contribution | Set on Application |
| Other Water Charges - All Water Schemes | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|
| Special Meter Reading Fee | $80.00 |
| On-site pipe or toby location (Further cost may be applied if excavation is required) | $150.00 |
| Water disconnection/reconnection | $500.00 |
| Taking Water from a Fire Hydrant in Ōtorohanga - Permit required | |
| Right to withdraw from a fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 day) | $100.00 |
| Right to withdraw from a fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 month) | $250.00 |
| Right to withdraw from a fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 year) | $2,500.00 |
| Volumetric charge for Utilities taking water | $3.00 per m3 |
| Volumetric charge for Companies distributing water | $5.00 per m3 |