Did someone put up the price of water and didn't tell me?

I had a whopper $98.64 last July and I rushed to check under house and found I had a leak.

The new bill has arrived and it's $64.12! Once again I rushed out to check underneath. No leak but it took me 10 minutes to get up off the ground. At 74 it's not as easy anymore. Very confused.

Sue Hall, Papamoa.

*** TCC replies: The cost of water is reviewed annually as part of council's Long Term Plan or Annual Plan processes. The last increase was July 1, 2022, and is currently $3.33 per 1000 litres (including GST). We recommend you book in for a free water efficiency check through Waterline at Tauranga City Council. A water efficiency check can help identify any leaks and highlight where you are using water around the home and how to reduce this use. Please contact: 07 577 7000 to book your appointment or email: waterline@tauranga.govt.nz