Waikato - Ratepayers' Report 2025

Taxpayers' Union Launches 2025 Ratepayers' Report for Waikato Councils 

The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union has today published the 2025 edition of the Ratepayers' Report, available at RatepayersReport.nz. 

Taxpayers' Union spokesperson, Sam Warren, said: 
 
“The Ratepayers’ Report allows Kiwis to easily compare their local council’s performance and financial position for 2023/24 against others. The report provides transparency for ratepayers, especially important this year as we head into the local government elections.” 

“Ratepayers across Waikato have cause for concern, with both Waikato District and Waikato Regional Councils seeing around half their staff paid more than $100,000. Meanwhile, Hauraki District Council reported one of the largest deficits in the country at $1,757 per household.” 

“That combination of high staffing costs and deficits is a red flag for more rate hikes to come.” 

“Ratepayers can compare their councils for themselves at RatepayersReport.nz.”