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) |
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| Within Ōtorohanga Community |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Within Kāwhia Community |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Note: Conditions apply and the connection is subject to Rural Water Scheme Committee approval |
| Arohena (Kahorekau, Huirimu, Taupaki), Waipa, Tihiroa and Ranginui (Stock Only) |
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| Administration Fee - non refundable | $800.00 |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Capital Contribution | Set on Application |
| Other Water Charges - All Water Schemes | Fee (incl GST) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |