Rates
Kaipara residents' rates overcharged by millions
A judicial review has found the Kaipara District Council has overcharged rates on behalf of the regional council to the sum of millions of dollars. Audio
Local Body Elections - Why So Boring?
Ash Holwell, a candidate in the upcoming Whangarei District Council election, Laura O'Connell Rapira, campaign director of ActionStation, and Auckland Council's elections planning manager Glyn Walters… Audio
Business group attacks rebuild slow-down
Christchurch's leading business group is criticising city council plans to slow down its earthquake rebuild programme. Conan Young reports. Audio
Akls on track for lowest rates rise since Supercity creation
Aucklanders are on track for their lowest rates rise since local body amalgamation more than five years ago. Audio
Geoff Simmons talks about OCR remaining at a record low
Morgan foundation economist Geoff Simmons joins The Panel to talk about today's OCR decision. Audio
End in sight to RBNZ rate cuts
The Reserve Bank this morning held its cash rate steady at 2-point-2-5 percent, as expected, but left the door open for further cuts. Audio
Vic Crone says she's going to cap rates increases if elected
Auckland mayoral candidate is looking to keep rates increases at 2% under her watch. Audio
ATEED shouts seats at PM speech
Auckland Council's economic development arm paid over $3000 for staff and guests to attend John Key's State of the Nation speech. Audio
Kaipara ratepayers target Auditor-General
A Northland residents' group is planning to bill the Auditor-General's office for $54 million over an ongoing dispute.
Aucklanders face possible rates hike
Auckland households face a possible rates hike of 3.5 percent under a proposed budget released today.
Mayor happy to delay rebuild to keep rates down
The Christchurch mayor says she's determined to reduce further rates rises, even if it means delaying parts of the rebuild. Audio
Thousands spent informing Aucklanders of rate hikes
Aucklanders are bracing for new rates rises, with the official figures for each household set to be released at midnight on the council's website. Audio
Auckland rates to be revealed
The Auckland Council will announce the new rates this week. Some homeowners face hikes of 17% Audio
Waiheke Island's 'push' to cut ties with Auckland
Councils around the country have, of late, been considering whether they should follow Auckland's lead and go 'Super'. Wellington and Northland said no, people in Hawke's Bay will vote later this… Audio
Mangawhai ratepayers pack court for hearing
Mangawhai ratepayers have been packing out the Whangarei District Court today for a test case over their refusal to pay contentious rate bills. Audio
Rates rise and asset sales for Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has voted unanimously to raise rates over the next four years by more than 27 percent and to go ahead with selling some council-owned assets. Audio
Christchurch passes Long-Term Plan
The Christchurch City Council has passed its Long-Term Plan including rates rises of over 27-percent over the next four years. Audio
Akl faces 'grey flight' after rate hike
Auckland could face what they call grey flight as older cash-strapped residents balk at skyrocketing rates. Audio
Auckland rates hikes
Auckland's rates are going up 9.9%. A far cry from the mayor Len Brown's promised 2.5%. Audio
Ak Council's new 10 year plan receives lukewarm response
Auckland Council has re-affirmed its focus on public transport, with a new transport levy included in its 10 year plan. Audio
