2950 days ago

Rates rise on the cards

Matt Shand Reporter from

Tauranga will be facing some hefty rate increases over the next ten years adding hundreds to the yearly bill.

Figures show a 13.6 per cent rate increase in 2018/19, 7 per cent in 19/20 and a 10.7 per cent increase in 20/21.

A household paying $2500 in rates per year will see that figure rise to $3555 ($68 per week) in three year's time and $4448 ($85 per week) in ten year's time.

Do you think the rate rises are too high, or does Tauranga need to splash some cash to future proof the city?

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