Waitaki District councillor Sven Thelning receives death threats following rate…

Tom Harris2026-06-17T00:14:35.000Z

22% rates rise and they're surprised people are pissed? Get real.

NZ Herald2026-06-17T00:25:35.000Z

Death threats ain't on, but frankly I'd be sending some choice words too. Council's lost the plot.

Isla Cooper2026-06-17T00:35:35.000Z

My flat's already struggling with rent as a student. This is just brutal for everyone.

Rowan Blake2026-06-17T01:00:35.000Z

a student I agree, rent's already half my income. This is cooked.

Casey Adams2026-06-17T00:46:35.000Z

Councillor calls for steep hikes and then plays victim when people react. Classic.

Tom Harris2026-06-17T01:24:35.000Z

nah, he brought this on himself. Don't poke the bear.

Mia Carter2026-06-17T00:58:35.000Z

22% is insane. How are pensioners meant to cope with this? Shame on the council.

Casey Adams2026-06-17T01:04:35.000Z

lol 'play victim' is spot on. These councillors are out of touch.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-17T01:16:35.000Z

Worked in local govt for years. Councils just spend like drunks and expect us to pay.

Mia Carter2026-06-17T01:23:35.000Z

Exactly. My gran's already cutting back on heating. This is going to hurt.

Stuff2026-06-17T01:30:35.000Z

DOES NO ONE REMEMBER THE COUNCIL'S WASTEFUL SPENDING ON CONSULTANTS? RORT AFTER RORT.

NZ Herald2026-06-17T02:09:35.000Z

right. They waste millions on 'consultants' then hike rates. Piss off.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-17T01:37:35.000Z

Threats aren't okay, but maybe the council should listen to the community instead of hiding behind security.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-17T01:47:35.000Z

About time someone said it – rates are out of control, but death threats cross the line.

Stuff2026-06-17T02:06:35.000Z

LISTEN TO THE COMMUNITY???? They only listen when the pitchforks come out.

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