Whanganui District Council proposes 2.2 per cent rates increase

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 7:00pm

In this story Whanganui District Council, Andrew Tripe

Whanganui District Council is planning an average rates increase of 2.2 per cent for the 2025/26 year. Mayor Andrew Tripe believes this may be the lowest increase in the country. The draft Annual Plan is expected to go before the council for adoption in June.

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1. RNZThu 29 May 2025, 4:59pm

   Is this the lowest rates rise in the country? Whanganui council holds firm on 2.2 percent (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 29 May 2025, 7:00pm

   Two point two percent: Is this the lowest rates rise in the country? (opens in new tab)