South Wairarapa water reform could lead to crippling bills
Monday 28 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Simon Watts, Alex Walker
South Wairarapa Deputy Mayor Melissa Sadler-Futter has warned that water reform may cripple local ratepayers without central government assistance. She has written to Local Government Minister Simon Watts requesting urgent financial support for small and rural councils facing rising costs.
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