Infrastructure 4 mins to read Watercare yet to consult on price hikes The utility says it’s been analysing international models and will consult on that next year, after boosting charges to Auckland developers by 35.5% since last July. Watercare’s Central Interceptor project. Brent Melville Wed, 03 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. Auckland water utility Watercare says it plans to consult the market on new prices that will help
pay for its growth, while it rolls out a 20% hike in infrastructure charges to property developers. Watercare chief financial officer Angela Neeson said the Auckland Council-controlled provider was in Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per user – Pay by
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