Tag: annual_plan
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Napier City Council Adopts Annual Plan with Community-Driven Changes
Napier City Council adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, incorporating community feedback to adjust rating structures, including CCTV costs and rural residential rates. A new targeted transportation rate based on capital value was introduced, with an 8.8% rates increase.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationSocial Issues Napier City CouncilAnnual PlanRatesCommunity FeedbackCCTVRichard McGrath
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Wellington Council Adopts Budget with Lowest Rates Hike, Announces Library Website Review
Wellington City Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, featuring the lowest rates increase in six years due to $30 million in savings. The Council will also seek public views on rating system changes and review the Central Library website.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and InternetEducation Wellington City CouncilRatesAnnual PlanBudgetLibraryWebsite Review
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Wellington City Council Approves Annual Plan, Water Transfer; New Accommodation Rates Spark Concern
Wellington Council greenlights annual plan and Tiaki Wai water transfer. New short-term accommodation rates and a reduced cycle budget were approved, drawing criticism over implementation and public consultation methods.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducationElection Wellington City CouncilAnnual PlanTiaki WaiShort-term AccommodationCyclewaysLocal GovernmentPublic Consultation
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Wellington Council Approves Lower Rates Hike Amidst Key City Developments
Wellington City Council has approved a 5.8% average rates increase, down from 7.4%. The Council also announced Massey Road closure for seawall repairs and a re-imagined Toi Pōneke Arts Centre.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationEducationSocial IssuesEnvironment Wellington City CouncilRates IncreaseMassey RoadSeawall RepairsToi Pōneke Arts CentreAnnual PlanWellington
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Napier Council Revises Annual Plan Following Strong Community Feedback
Napier City Council adjusted its Annual Plan proposals, shifting CCTV costs to general rates and maintaining rural residential differentials. Mayor Richard McGrath highlighted community feedback as crucial in these decisions, impacting city-wide safety and roading funding.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegal Napier City CouncilAnnual PlanCommunity FeedbackRatesCCTVRural ResidentialTransportation Costs
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Wellington City Council to Launch Annual Plan Public Consultation
Wellington City Council has confirmed draft proposals for its 2026/27 Annual Plan, which will be open for public feedback from April 10 to May 10.
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Napier City Council Adopts 2025/26 Annual Plan Following Public Consultation
Napier City Council adopts its 2025/26 Annual Plan, responding to residents' views by keeping the Napier Library open. The average rates increase is confirmed at 8.9%.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomy Napier City CouncilAnnual PlanNapier LibraryKirsten WiseRatesHawke's BayGovernment Funding
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Napier Council to Keep Library Open Following Community Feedback
Napier Council listens to community feedback and decides to keep the library open for a minimum of five days a week, while also exploring options for other community facilities.
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