Minister Simon Watts announces council rates rise cap

Update: 2025-12-01

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By 2029, annual increases on local council rates will have to stay between 2-4%, a target which some Mayors warn will hamstring councils. Local Government Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann.

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Minister Simon Watts announces council rates rise cap

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Minister Simon Watts announces council rates rise cap

Minister Simon Watts announces council rates rise cap