Rates
3.9% rates rise proposed
A 3.9% increase on the Maniototo ward component of rates has been recommended by the Maniototo Community Board.
$30,000 cut from rates during estimates meeting
The first round of estimates meetings in the Central Otago district ended positively with a single change to the budget and $30,000 off the rates burden.
Plea to defer city projects
Rate rise of 7.3% projected
Dunedin ratepayers look set to pay an extra 7.3% in rates for the next financial year, along with increased fees and charges for activities ranging from building a house to burying the dead.
Cost of dying, other services may rise
The cost of dying looks set to go up as the Dunedin City Council signals plans to hike a host of fees later this year.
DCC encroachment fee upsets couple
Lifestyle property, B&B rates may rise
Lifestyle block owners and bed and breakfast establishments face increased rates under changes to Dunedin's rating system, while farmers look set to pay less of the overall rate take during the nex
Some finding it hard to pay rates bills
The amount of Dunedin City Council rates owed from last year has risen slightly, as anecdotal evidence shows some people are struggling to pay.
Rates still unpaid this year are also up marginally.