25% rise in water rates 'sneaky' - residents’ associations

Otago Daily Times

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25% rise in water rates 'sneaky' - residents’ associations

Mayor Sam Broughton said because the water rates increase had been decided in the previous long-term plan, it was not included in the latest consultation. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Sneaky and underhanded. That’s the broadside two residents’ association chiefs have made about the latest jump in water rates in the Selwyn district.