Tauranga ratepayers urge council to curb 12 per cent rates increase

Wednesday 14 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 14 May 2025, 8:04am

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Submitters at a Tauranga City Council hearing have called for reduced spending to combat a proposed 12 per cent rates rise. Residents expressed frustration during a meeting regarding the council's Annual Plan for 2025/26. Some have requested a focus on basic services and more community facilities in Pāpāmoa.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 14 May 2025, 5:00am

   Tauranga rates hike criticised; calls at council hearings to ‘rein in spending’ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 14 May 2025, 6:10am

   ‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates rise (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZWed 14 May 2025, 8:04am

   Tauranga ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates rise (opens in new tab)