The Taxpayers’ Union criticizes Waitaki District Council for not consulting ratepayers on a lower rates increase option and accuses Minister Watts of enabling councils to implement steep hikes by delaying the rates cap until 2029.
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local residents face steep financial burden
Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale concedes 22 percent rate hike will be a 'tough ask'projected 40% increase due to water service plan
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