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Northland councils propose no rate hike for 2026/27, first in 10 years, to ease financial strain.
The Northland Regional Council has proposed a 0% rate increase for 2026/27, the first freeze in a decade, affecting about 100,000 ratepayers, to ease financial pressure amid inflation and rising costs.
The move, driven by internal savings, aims to maintain core services without significant cuts or increased borrowing.
Whangārei District Council is considering reducing its proposed 10.1% rise to about 5%, while Kaipara District Council has not yet announced its draft rates.
Independent reviews are underway across the region to identify further savings.
Final decisions are expected in mid-2026.
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Los consejos de Northland proponen no subir las tasas para 2026/27, por primera vez en 10 años, para aliviar la presión financiera.