Chirssy Darth, co-owner of Brian Darth Funeral Services, described that as quite an increase and said the costs would be “significant for low-income families”. Volzke said he was not disagreeing, but explained how this was an effort to save water, with the hope that peole would be more conservative. The mayor said it would be similar to a power line charge, with a cost on top. Lovey Read, of the marae, said she was also concerned about the cost that would fall on them as they often hold hui (meetings) and other events with large numbers of people. Councillor Jono Erwood asked the mayor if the marae could apply for a rates remission.