3 per cent rise tipped for Waitakere

Waitakere homeowners can expect a 3 per cent rates increase for 2009-10.

After a week of draft budget talks, a Waitakere City planning committee agreed to recommend an increase of 3 per cent for its draft annual plan.

A rates rise of 3 per cent would mean $1 extra a week for the average residential property.

The proposed increase compares with increases flagged by Auckland City Council of 2 per cent and North Shore City of 5.9 per cent.

Councillor Janet Clews said Waitakere City Council would try to fine-tune the budget further before the council formally adopts its plan on March 20.

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Posted: 25 Feb 2009

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