The New Zealand Herald

Rating unfair

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The story, “Poor miss out on lower rate rises“, in my opinion should read, “Rating system is unfair“. The capital value of a house should have a lot less bearing on the rates set for that property. It should mainly be the services that are provided to that property. These lower rate areas have for years had the benefit of lower rates due to lower property values. Now that these areas have increased in value their rates also increase. Many older people have been forced out of their homes due to the location of their houses and the rating system. Maybe it is time to look at a new rating system.

Barry Wood, Howick.

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