Local Democracy Reporter - Wairarapa·The Country·
9 Nov, 2026 08:21 PM3 mins to read
Carterton forestry owners are facing an average rates hike of 1260% under a council proposal out for consultation. Photo / Ivan Turdeich
Carterton council staff have advised against adopting a controversial rating review in its current form, following a public backlash and flawed economic modelling.
The advice, outlined in a report by Carterton District Council chief executive Geoff Hamilton, comes before a two-day hearing starting on Wednesday, with
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Source: New Zealand Herald · Emily Ireland
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