25 days ago

19.9% rates rise proposed

Hamilton City Council

Are you concerned about the 19.9% rates increase Council is proposing? Our draft Long-Term Plan reflects our commitment to building a better future for all Hamiltonians. To achieve this, we’re proposing an average rates rise of $11 per week for a median-value residential property in 2024/25.

This isn’t the outlook we were hoping to present for our city. But significant rates increases are necessary to invest in what our city needs now and in the future. 
Remember, no final decisions have been made yet.

First, we need to ensure everyone’s voice is heard Visit hamilton.govt.nz/future-hamilton to have your say.
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4 hours ago

The perfect treat this Mother's Day

Sunday Star Times

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Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

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10 days ago

Have you heard about this Hamilton petition?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A group of Hamilton business owners have started a petition to stop the council from hiking up rates and passing the cost of what they say are unpopular projects on to residents.

It frustrates longtime residents Tom Andrews, a former roading engineer who owns Classics Museum and has property interests and Jo Reeder, to see Hamiltonians facing large bills.

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