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WHY am I slammed on rates on value? Do I get more services?
Weird thing is the increase of properties in Auckland paying rates now more than ever. Yet I pay 5 times more in rates, in same time frame my house hasn't increased 5 times
I do not understand If own an expensive house or a cheap … View moreWHY am I slammed on rates on value? Do I get more services?
Weird thing is the increase of properties in Auckland paying rates now more than ever. Yet I pay 5 times more in rates, in same time frame my house hasn't increased 5 times
I do not understand If own an expensive house or a cheap house that my rates are worked out on value. My income is the same, the services I receive are the same. I use the toilet/shower the same as most. I have no rights to how my rates money is spent on parks, roads, trains ( i am on the shore mo trains) countless frivolous event spaces that I may use once in a lifetime.
Yet I am slammed on rates on value, I pay for my rubbish collection, I pay my road tax via fuel and licensing, I pay, dearly if I go to an event that uses the frivolous event space . I am dammed, if I use a vehicle, with less street parking everywhere, and pay more for gas, with Auckland tax.
If I choose to add value to the land and have 3 story house over a single story, I pay more rates, WHY?
Auckland Council Community News @TVNZ @NEWSHUB
A week on, I was discussing this post with a few people without saying I had posted it. They said let the rich ones pay more, and the poor ones pay less. I still asked why? If I buy a loaf of bread for $2 if I live alone in small house, is it ok that a rich person pay more for the same bread if they live alone in a big house and earn 500k a year?
Rates are exactly the same, it is a service, just like licensing a car, all of the above receive the same service or product, who actually receives it, should not determine the price rates should be no different as the recived outcome parks roads inorganic etc are the same through out Auckland rating area. Yet as a shore person we have no train we may get a cycle lane that was promised with the coat hanger. the harbor tunnel 60 years ago was planned population approx 44k, 2021 expected 1.6 million hence approximately 3 times the amount of rates revived, at an inflation of approx 4 times over same period so the factor of rates being collected now is staggering 12 times more per year, yet still walk around and you see concrete jungles of shared spaces a couple more parks (due to developers gifts etc) yet the services I get are still worse off now than ever and I still have to pat more rates in a gridlock Auckland!! WHY?
Kia ora koutou. Two lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge were closed for a period on Sunday, as cyclists took over two northbound lanes.
The rally was organised by Bike Auckland, which is calling for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to allocate one of the structure’s eight lanes to cyclists for … View moreKia ora koutou. Two lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge were closed for a period on Sunday, as cyclists took over two northbound lanes.
The rally was organised by Bike Auckland, which is calling for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to allocate one of the structure’s eight lanes to cyclists for three months over summer, when traffic is at its quietest.
Bike Auckland chairwoman Barb Cuthbert said securing a way across the Waitematā Harbour for cyclists was “the most important cycling issue in Auckland”.
But NZTA spokesman Brett Gliddon said making traffic lanes on the Harbour Bridge available to cyclists in the short term was “not as simple as some advocates imply”.
“The bridge was not designed for a walking and cycling function, and there are true and genuine safety and wider network issues that need to be worked through and balanced,” he said.
What do you think: Should Waka Kotahi NZTA allow a cycle lane trial over the Auckland Harbour Bridge? Vote in the poll below or share your thoughts in the comments.
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Shed + shelf + lock
Shed Height at highest point: 1.9 cm
Height incl wood base: 2.02 cm
Width: 1.52 cm
Depth: 0.855 cm
+- 3 years old
Queen’s Birthday is just around the corner. All council kerbside collections will be collected a day later. All collections will return to normal from 14 June 2021.
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View moreHow's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.
Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.
To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.
Remember to send through lots of photos.
21st July 2021!!
TESOL Course is coming for you!!
Anyone wants to become an English Teacher for the speakers of other language!!
TESOL is the best Qualification for You!!
… View more21st July 2021!!
TESOL Course is coming for you!!
Anyone wants to become an English Teacher for the speakers of other language!!
TESOL is the best Qualification for You!!
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Please call us now!!
We only have 8 spots available!!:)
hi my name is jamaine i am looking for full time employment i am a experienced gibstopper and painter also can do any job as i am a fast learner i am always on time and will do any task that is set for me pics show repair and paint on a job that i have done . thankyou.you can contact me on … View morehi my name is jamaine i am looking for full time employment i am a experienced gibstopper and painter also can do any job as i am a fast learner i am always on time and will do any task that is set for me pics show repair and paint on a job that i have done . thankyou.you can contact me on 021683919
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7 pieces blake corner chocolate color suite for sale.
3 x 1 seater incliner sofa unit. H=95 W=95 D=85 (each)
2 x 1 seater sofa unit. H=95 W=60 D=85 (each)
2 x drink console unit. H=95 W=30 D=85 (each)
1x corner unit. H=95 W=110x110 D=85
The sofa … View more7 pieces blake corner chocolate color suite for sale.
3 x 1 seater incliner sofa unit. H=95 W=95 D=85 (each)
2 x 1 seater sofa unit. H=95 W=60 D=85 (each)
2 x drink console unit. H=95 W=30 D=85 (each)
1x corner unit. H=95 W=110x110 D=85
The sofa is made of fake leather. Chocolate color. Only 4 years old. As you can see on the pics it has some wears. Otherwise is in very good, clean, solid and healthy condition. Smoke free home.
We already bought a new one and waiting to be delivered soon.
I will consider all offers.
Any questions please ask.
Buyer must collect.
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