Tiaki Wai is now responsible for Water services in the metro Wellington region including Lower Hutt.
Connecting to water networks
For information around connecting to networks visit Tiaki Wai: Connecting to networks
Forms
Process
- Complete the form(s) needed for your project
- Visit Hutt City Council to pay
- The Council team will then email it through to land.development@tiakiwai.co.nz
Fees
Read the Tiaki Wai Pricing Policy
Only the fees for new connections to water supply, wastewater, and stormwater are listed below. For other fees please refer to the Tiaki Wai Pricing Policy.
Water Connections
A standard application to connect to Tiaki Wai networks generally comprises the following fees:
- An application fee (to administer a new connection application)
- Fee for Tiaki Wai to approve and supervise the connection
- Water shutoff fee to enable the connection (if required)
- Installation costs are paid directly to an approved contractor.
| Description | 2026-27 Fee |
|---|---|
| Water Connection Application Fee (per connection) | $149.00 |
|
Water Shutoff Fee (if required) The cost of water shutoff to allow for installation or disconnection of a service pipe. | $670.00 |
| Water Service Fee (per connection) | $153.00 |
| Water Connection Installation | The customer shall engage and pay an approved contractor to supply, install and make the connection to the main water supply network. |
| Termination of Water Supply |
The customer shall engage an approved plumber or contractor for the removal of a meter/disconnection/termination of the water supply. The water shutoff fee may also be applicable. |
Drainage Connections
| Description | 2026-27 Fee |
|---|---|
| Wastewater Connection Application Fee (per connection) | $149.00 |
| Stormwater Connection Application Fee (per connection) | $149.00 |
| Drainage Connection Installation | The customer shall engage and pay an approved contractor to supply, install, and make the connection to the main wastewater/stormwater network. |
| Additional inspection time (per hour) | $178.00 |
| Application to raise or lower a manhole | Actual cost |