Government Bill may help Aucklanders avoid Watercare's potential 25.8 pct water rates hike

Watercare has flagged a potential 25.8 percent water rates hike could be coming in July, but the Government might introduce legislation to avoid that.

The water rates hike was outlined in Auckland Council's Long Term Plan and Watercare's board of directors approved a potential price rise in January.

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