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February 18 2025
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A municipal masterwork Kaipara in line for fluoride mandate With Whangārei District Council battling compulsory fluoride in drinking water, the Kaipara is confirmed as ‘under …
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Love for rural schools Tangowahine School has welcomed teacher Sara McKinley and her two decades of teaching experience to its fold …
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p Artist Micaela van den Berg and a team of volunteers have doubled down on the colourful mural, which adorned Dargaville’s library, extending the sunrise and sunset theme across two sides of the civic building. As the scaffolding came down, a colourful new landmark was revealed.
Public speak on rating calculation u by Andy Bryenton
The issue of whether rates in Kaipara should be set using land or capital value has ignited debate.
A new challenge for farming aces With the Northland Field Days only a week away, another fresh attraction for the three-day agricultural event …
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In total, 177 submissions were made on the proposed new Revenue and Financing Policy of the Kaipara District Council. Supporters of a capital value (CV) system and those who back the current land value (LV) regime made several arguments, which will be weighed up by elected members before a final decision is made. “It seems disingenuous by council to present this very serious change to how council rates are set without addressing one of the serious disadvantages this
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proposal highlights; of discouraging people to improve their properties,” said respondent Aaron McConchie. “Improving my property and wanting financial gain is at my cost in all things. I have worked all my life and my property value is for my retirement,” opined Jan Marie Olsen. “I don’t think the current system is fair, but whether by LV or CV, obtaining income by rates is a blunt tool,” said Stephen Goodmon. “Neither takes into account an individual landowner’s debt levels.”
Those in support of the CV system cited fairness and rates relief for those suffering from the cost of living crisis as reasons to change, as well as the way in which CV reflects a broader tax base. “Capital value captures the value of buildings, which, along with the people in them, generate the greater part of the demand for council services,” said Nigel John Billings, in his submission. The council will deliberate on a final decision on February 26 at its next open meeting. ¢
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