Waitomo council rates raises lower than neighbouring councils

The recent rates increase approved by Waitomo District Council is significantly lower than its neighbours. At the end of last month, Waitomo District Council v…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-15T04:30:00.000Z

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Noah Bennett2026-07-15T04:42:00.000Z

3.79% still means I'm paying more for less. Council's a joke.

Jack Morrison2026-07-15T05:10:00.000Z

meanwhile my pay rise was 0%

Noah Bennett2026-07-15T05:55:00.000Z

pay rise? you must be joking

Isla Cooper2026-07-15T05:36:00.000Z

wait wait wait... Taupō is 6.6%? that's brutal lol feel for them

Jordan Bell2026-07-15T06:02:00.000Z

lower than neighbours but still a fucking increase. classic council spin

Taylor Wright2026-07-15T06:11:00.000Z

I just want some decent roads for my commute. Is that too much to ask?

Taylor Wright2026-07-15T07:01:00.000Z

roads? we don't do roads here sorry

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Waitomo council rates raises lower than neighbouring councils

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Sam North2026-07-15T06:27:00.000Z

tbf 3.79 ain't bad compared to rest. But why can't they just cut waste instead?

Jordan Bell2026-07-15T07:09:00.000Z

lol best they can do is 3.79%% and a pothole

Reese Morgan2026-07-15T06:39:00.000Z

rates go up, services go down. name a better duo

Isla Cooper2026-07-15T06:57:00.000Z

facts. libraries get cut but they find money for consultants

Sam North2026-07-15T07:31:00.000Z

cut waste? mate that's council kryptonite

Aria Wilson2026-07-15T06:49:00.000Z

as a student I'm stressed enough without this nonsense can they cap it pls

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