[janmommy]

What are the approximate connection fees for water/electricity?

[James 1077]

We didn't pay any fees for elec and water came with the rental so nothing there either.

[djchicane]

none for me either, water is part of the rental, elec bill due soon - but no actual connection fee.

[janmommy]

we're planning of moving soon, and one rental place (Kate Sheppard Apartments) says that we need to get the water and electricity connected ourselves.

[Familyofmonkeys]

We didn't pay connection fees either.

[IanW99]

we're planning of moving soon, and one rental place (Kate Sheppard Apartments) says that we need to get the water and electricity connected ourselves.

When you start a rental, you need to organise your own electricity provider.

If you have an agent handling the rental then they will normally provide you with a list of providers that you can choose from.

You don't normally pay a connection fee, but you may be asked to pay a bond depending on the provider.

You may want to check out the powerswitch website to see which provider is most suitable for you.

Ian