Rotorua deputy mayor criticises proposed rates swap scheme
Monday 17 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Rotorua Lakes Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Ministry for the Environment
Deputy mayor Sandra Kai Fong has labelled a suggested rates swap as unfair and a misnomer. The $31 million to $32 million scheme follows new regional council rules regarding effluent treatment. While total rates would remain the same, Kai Fong expressed concern that the proposal makes the district council appear to be raising rates.
