A government proposal to cap annual local council rates increases at 4%, generating debate over its effects on infrastructure funding and council autonomy.
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government imposes rate increase limit
Councils not spending ratepayer money 'willy nilly', mayor says over rates capgovernment confirms 2-4% rates rise limit
Councils chilled by Luxon’s surprise u-turn to cap charges, as well as ratesStacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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