“Failing system;” 20% rates increase for poorest areas of Whanganui

LDR report by Moana Ellis Rates in some of the poorest areas of Whanganui will rise by nearly 20% while more affluent suburbs will see rates rise an average of only 0.5%. Whanganui District Council today formally set 2023/24 rates with rises averaging 7.9% across the district. Mayor Andrew Tripe acknowledged there were “significant variations” […]