Ethan ManeraWellington Reporter·NZ Herald·1 Aug, 2026 12:52 AM4 mins to readNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, August 1, 2026.
US President Donald Trump is confident Israel will agree to end the war in Gaza. The NZ housing market remains subdued.Water bills have started landing in Wellingtonians’ letterboxes this week, causing widespread shock and confusion. But bills ranging from $400 to $900 don’t tell the full story, and don’t necessarily mean households are suddenly paying hundreds of dollars more each quarter.
The water charges have been separated from
