Authored by: Erin Johnson
Published on: 11 December 2023
Published by: Stuff Limited
Headline: Why are councils considering rates hikes of 25.5% and higher?
Summary of key information in the article:
- Hamilton has a proposed rates increase of 25.5% in 2024.
- Auckland has a proposed rates increase of 7.5% in 2024 (+ Watercare price increases expected).
- Wellington has a proposed rates increase of 15-20% in 2024.
- Christchurch has a proposed rates increase 13.3% in 2024.
- Hutt City has a proposed rates increase 15.9% ( year of increase not stated in article).
- Draft long-term plan (LTP) consultation mentioned for Hamilton and Auckland.
- Water services and Three Waters were mentioned as the recurring issues across many of the councils.
