Mixed responses to government proposal to cap annual rates rises
Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Simon Watts
The government has proposed capping annual local authority rates increases between 2% and 4%. While the Masterton Ratepayers and Residents Association welcomed the move, South Wairarapa Mayor Fran Wilde has called for more detail regarding how the banded cap would function.
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