Gore District Council in New Zealand proposes a 21.4% rate increase, facing criticism from the Taxpayers' Union over wasteful spending.

Gore District Council in New Zealand proposes a 21.4% rate increase for residents, amidst criticism from the Taxpayers' Union, which highlights a culture of historic wasteful spending and a 15% average proposed increase across the county. The union urges the council to take a ruthless approach to cutting spending to protect residents from unaffordable rates hikes during the cost-of-living crisis.

April 22, 2024
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