Greater Wellington Regional Council is less likely to implement water surcharges on councils due to their consideration of water meters. In December, the regional council asked four councils to clarify their plans for water meters in their Long Term Plans. All four councils responded and indicated they were considering water metering. The regional council will now consider the responses and determine whether there is a basis for surcharges. The implementation of surcharges would require consultation with the four city councils, and the funds generated would be used for water infrastructure investment.

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