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What was the average rates increase set by each council for the 2026/27 financial year, broken down by council, and how does each compare with the level of the proposed cap on rates increases?

Answered Question 39715 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What was the average rates increase set by each council for the 2026/27 financial year, broken down by council, and how does each compare with the level of the proposed cap on rates increases?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Data shows that based on their reported rates increases, most councils are currently operating outside of the proposed rates cap target range of 2-4%. Sixty-five councils are above 4%, four are below 2% and the remaining nine are within the range. A summary is attached.

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