Auckland water rates a bigger worry for poorer households

Water costs doubling in 10 years will disproportionately hurt lower socio-economic households, RNZ reports. Aucklanders, including Councillor John Watson who voted against council rates also increasing, have expressed frustration at the extra burden this will be to those already struggling. Meanwhile, Watercare Chief Executive Jon Lamonte says residents experiencing genuine hardship can apply to Watercare Water Utility Consumer Assistance Trust.