Tag: rates
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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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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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Hastings Property Valuations Released Online, Showing Significant Market Shifts
Hastings property valuations are now online, showing residential and rural values down, while commercial and industrial properties rose. These changes will influence upcoming rate allocations and the Council's proposed rate increases.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsReal EstateEconomyEnvironment Hastings District CouncilProperty ValuationsRatesQuotable ValueResidential PropertyCommercial PropertyCyclone Gabrielle
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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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Federated Farmers Demand Rates Overhaul to Alleviate Rural Burden
Federated Farmers is advocating for an overhaul of council funding and spending, calling for fair rates for rural ratepayers, and urging voters to back candidates committed to capping rate increases at inflation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsEconomyAgriculture Federated FarmersSandra FaulknerLocal GovernmentRatesRuralElectionsClimate Policy