Sewerage and Drainage Services in New Zealand - Industry Research Report

Draining times: Pricing pressures constrain industry demand and revenue growth

Sewerage companies provide essential services, demand for which tends to remain steady and only changes in line with a rising population and price changes. Revenue is affected by pricing and volume increases. Councils and local authorities promote water saving strategies for households and businesses, reducing wastewater volumes and lowering revenue in some years. Drought conditions across Auckland over the 18 months between May 2020 and October 2021 and water restrictions reduced volumes and contributed to a revenue fall in 2021-22.

Industry players are primarily local authorities, councils or government agencies that operate sewerage systems, drainage systems or sewerage treatment plants. The industry excludes firms that construct or repair sewerage systems or stormwater drainage systems.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.