Council considers cuts to avoid 13.4% rates rise in Thames-Coromandel
Ratepayers in Thames-Coromandel could be facing some serious service cuts, and increases to user pays charges, as their council attempts to avoid a 13.4% rates hike.
At a recent meeting of the Thames-Coromandel District Council, mayor Peter Revell said locals would be asked for their feedback on the proposed cuts and fee increases as he looks to deliver on pre-election promises of a much lower 3.8% average overall rates increase.
What's your best cost-saving tip?
Just when we thought the cost of living couldn't climb any higher...it does. While things like fuel prices are out of our control, many of us are looking for small, practical ways to stretch our dollars a bit further. So let’s put our heads together!
Over the next little while, we’ll be sharing tips to help you save money — and we’d love to hear yours too. What’s working for you right now?
Here are a few ideas to get started:
🎉 Plan ahead for the year (birthdays, events, travel) to avoid surprise costs
🪙 Check out $2 shops for everyday items like stationery, baking paper, foil, and cling wrap - often much cheaper than the supermarket
🐖 Bring back the piggy bank and save your loose change
🔨 DIY where you can - like mowing the lawn instead of paying someone
💵 Set a daily budget before heading out and stick to it (cash can help!)
🧴 Stretch household products by diluting things like shampoo or dishwashing liquid
Got a tip that’s helping you save? Share it below, the tip might make a huge difference to someone else.
How's the road noise in your area?
The rattle and roar of “50 and 60 tonne juggernauts” speeding through Cambridge around the clock has become a nightmare, and lives depend on action being taken, a resident says
The issue was not limited to the hunt for a good night’s sleep — spokesperson Caroline White told the Waipā District Council’s service delivery committee on Wednesday lives were at stake.
How's the road noise in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Cost of Living: Meal Ideas 🍽️
Continuing our series on how to manage the rising cost of living, this week we’re diving into the kitchen. We want to know your "secret weapon" recipes.
Share below your go-to meals that are:
💰 Budget-friendly (won't break the bank)
🥞 Delicious and easy to whip up
🍜 Great for leftovers (dishes that stretch for several days)
Whether it’s a legendary 20-cent lentil soup or a clever way to dress up basic mince, please share your meal ideas in the comments below!
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