Far North double-digit rates increase calls for action on rates capping
The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union is criticising Far North District Council following a 10.95 percent rates increase, just a notch below the 11.3 percent initially proposed.
Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager for Local Government, Sam Warren, said:
“These double-digit rates increases have become the norm across New Zealand, and its unacceptable.”
“We cannot commend the Council for such a piddly tweak to their proposal. What we need is bold action to cut wasteful spending and get back to basics.”
“Excessive rates increases continue to drive the cost of living and households are hurting. People shouldn't have to choose between paying their rates or paying for their groceries.”
“Meanwhile, Local Government New Zealand are planning to mount a ratepayer-funded campaign against rates capping laws, which are used effectively overseas to protect ratepayers."
“The petition to Cap Rates Now has more than 28,000 signatures, and it’s growing every day. Rates capping laws will rein in councils to get them focused on spending money sensibly, and do away with the nice-to-haves.”
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