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88 days ago

Christchurch Open Days

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Friday 16 & Saturday 17 February, 10am - 2pm.

Join us for our open days and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you.

Get information on living and care options, unmatched amenities and our Peace of Mind Guarantees.

There will also be an information presentation at 10am each day.

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3 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 19.7% Light rail
    19.7% Complete
  • 4.9% South Library
    4.9% Complete
  • 41% Orana Wildlife Park
    41% Complete
  • 12.3% The Arts Centre
    12.3% Complete
  • 4.1% Dux de Lux
    4.1% Complete
  • 13.1% Christ Church Cathedral
    13.1% Complete
  • 4.9% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    4.9% Complete
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