Carterton rates review could be halted amid backlash, faulty modelling

Carterton rates review could be halted amid backlash, faulty modelling

Local Democracy Reporter - Wairarapa·The Country·9 Nov, 2026 08:21 PM3 mins to read‌Carterton forestry owners are facing an average rates hike of 1260% under a council proposal out for consultation. Photo / Ivan TurdeichCarterton council staff have advised against adopting a controversial rating review in its current form, following a public backlash and flawed economic modelling. The advice, outlined in a report by Carterton District Council chief executive Geoff Hamilton, comes before a two-day hearing starting on Wednesday, with

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