1394 days ago

Christchurch rates increase labelled 'obscene and unsustainable' - what do you think?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Christchurch rates will go up by 54 per cent over the next 10 years, prompting one city councillor to liken his colleagues to "drunken sailors at a spending orgy".

Five councillors – James Gough, Sam MacDonald, Aaron Keown, Phil Mauger and Catherine Chu – voted against the long-term plan (LTP), and the rates increase saying they believed the council did not go anywhere near far enough to cut its costs.

However, other councillors and mayor Lianne Dalziel said they believed the council had struck the right balance.

What do you think? Let us know below.

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7 hours ago

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1 day ago

🧩 Can You Put the Pieces Together? Give It a Go! 🕶️

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Give this puzzle a whirl, can you figure it out?

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3 days ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 84.8% Yes, it's decreased
    84.8% Complete
  • 12.1% Nope
    12.1% Complete
  • 3% Other - I'll share below
    3% Complete
528 votes