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Storm Victims Face Water Bills | Auckland News
Storm victims in Wellington are facing unexpected water bills from new provider Tiaki Wai—even though their homes are uninhabitable and they haven’t used a drop of water. Aaron Pahl, whose house slid down a hill, received a $562 bill despite being barred from returning; the Palmers, displaced after flooding, were denied a waiver for a nearly $500 bill. Tiaki Wai CEO Michael Brewster apologized, calling it a system error amid complex council billing, and pledged adjustments for those who got tax rebates. He urges affected residents to contact them directly—hardship policies exist, but ignoring…
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