112 days ago

Poll: Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Water meters appear to be back on the agenda for Hamilton - and Mayor Paula Southgate has described the mooted rate rises needed for water infrastructure as “the worst news for ratepayers in the last two decades”.

“It’s massive,” she said.

Read more about their discussions here.
Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?

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Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?
  • 18.3% Yes
    18.3% Complete
  • 78.9% No
    78.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Not sure
    2.8% Complete
289 votes
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