Waimea Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 6 April 2022
Halfback Kava Vakauta dives under the posts to score for Waimea Old Boys in their 44-14 opening round defeat of the 2022 rugby season. Full story on page 20.
Rugby season kicks off
Huge rate increase for Tasman Jenny nicholson Tasman District Council will need to increase rates much higher than what was expected to deal with rising costs, mayor Tim King says. However, calls that the council is on a “spending frenzy” have been
rejected in light of an “impossible” financial situation for the region. The TDC is proposing rates increases that are considerably higher than expected. On Thursday the council voted to release the draft Annual Plan 2022/23 for public consultation.
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The draft has two options for rates increase, the first being a 7.7 per cent increase. The second option, which the councillors’ favour, is a 5.51 per cent increase with some work and projects deferred. Both options exceed what was set out in last years’ Long-Term Plan - a proposed rates increase of 4.17
per cent. Mayor Tim King admits the situation is far from ideal and that some tough decisions have had to be made. “When developing our plans for the next financial year, the council is keenly aware of the pressures everyone is currently facing.”
However, despite challenges they still need to manage and deliver essential services. “Like businesses and households, the council is experiencing pressures from external economic factors including high fuel costs,
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