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flag Northland councils propose no rate hike for 2026/27, first in 10 years, to ease financial strain.

flag 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. flag The move, driven by internal savings, aims to maintain core services without significant cuts or increased borrowing. flag 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. flag Independent reviews are underway across the region to identify further savings. flag Final decisions are expected in mid-2026.

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