Waitaki residents protest against 'unaffordable' rate hikes

absolute joke. 17% increase?? i'm already struggling as it is

Actually, if you look at the long-term infrastructure costs and inflation, 17% is quite reasonable. The council has been undercharging for years.

yeah nah get stuffed. my rates have doubled in 5 years. this isn't sustainable

i get that costs are rising but this is gonna push pensioners out of their homes. council needs to find other savings first

is this why the roads are so bumpy? or is that something else