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flag Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon defends council’s finances amid election debate over a $4M budget shortfall and promises of no rate hikes.

flag Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon urged residents to stop criticizing the district amid election tensions, defending the council’s financial management after a $4 million budget surplus—well below the $27 million projected—due to lower developer payments and reduced transport subsidies. flag Council officials cited timing issues and revised roading budgets for the shortfall, while councillor Paul Williams criticized the $210 million debt and promised a zero percent rate rise if elected. flag Mayor Gordon highlighted strong developer performance and long-term plans for 14,000 to 17,000 new homes, noting the council’s AA credit rating with a positive outlook after switching to Fitch Ratings. flag Councillor Tim Fulton challenged Williams to specify service cuts needed to achieve his pledge, emphasizing the council’s focus on sustainable growth and community needs.

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