Tararua Council Draft Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034
Submitting on the Long-term Plans of district and regional councils forms an important part of advocating for farmers – it is an opportunity to influence local rating policies and contain and reduce rating impacts on farmland.
Property value rates can be among the highest overheads for a farm business. Farmers pay more for council services than other residents.
The Federation advocates for farmers at both national and local levels to bring equity to this situation. We seek reform of local government funding through legislative change and submit and advocate to councils locally for better rating systems.
Download the submission document to read how we are advocating for you.
Summary:
- Feds have submitted against Tararua District Council's 2024 LTP, which will see some rural properties experiencing 40-50% rates increases.
- We say, rates increases should not exceed the current 4% inflation rate. It's time to cut all unnecessary expenses on nice to haves and focus on fixing the roads. Now is not the time to upgrade the swimming pool.