Gisborne District councillors have confirmed an average rates increase of 8.49% in the 2026 annual plan following vigorous discussion at a meeting this week.Th…
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Another year, another rates increase. The council can't manage a piddle in a pub. 8.49%? It's practically theft. They'll be coming for your firstborn next.
I get that costs are rising but 8.49% is huge. My flat is already struggling with rent and food prices. Council needs to find savings somewhere.
me about it. My rates went up $400 last year and now this. It's crushing.
ffs another increase. Do any of these councillors actually live on a normal wage?
Show me the breakdown. I bet half of it is consultant fees and fluffy projects.
Exactly! They spent $2m on 'community consultation' that nobody asked for. Bloody clowns.
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Worked on council roads last year. The amount of waste is ridiculous. They pay contractors top dollar then change specs halfway through. That's where your money goes.
Honestly, what choice do they have? Everything's gone up. At least they're still investing in infrastructure.
nah, it's not all inevitable. They could cut the fat if they wanted to.
8.49% is cooked. Gonna have to sell the dog at this rate.
lol you wish. They'll just blame inflation again.
Vigorous discussion? Probably just them patting each other on the back while we foot the bill.
