tiaki wai

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Tiaki Wai has started issuing separate water bills in Wellington, leading to public confusion and disputes over charges for inaccessible water services.

Tiaki Wai, the water management entity in Wellington, has begun mailing its first separate water bills, with some costs ranging from $380 to over $700. This development has caused confusion and frustration among residents, some of whom have contested paying for water they cannot use. Media coverage and public discourse highlight the challenges in transitioning to a new billing system and the need for clear communication and resolution of billing issues.