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Forestry Farms Face Big Rate Hikes | Auckland News
Carterton District Council is proposing a radical overhaul of roading rates, targeting forestry and dairy farms that use over 68% of council-funded roads — with some properties facing rate hikes as high as 800%. Under the new plan, users pay based on actual road wear, not property value, potentially slashing bills for 4,800+ homes while hitting rural businesses harder. A $13.75M dairy farm, for example, could see its bill jump from $24K to $72K. The mayor stresses no decision is final — public feedback and hearings will shape the outcome, as this shift coincides with broader local government…
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