Feedback wanted

Far North District Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to change how it charges for its water and wastewater services. Currently, water and wastewater services include targeted rates that are different depending on which water or wastewater facilities a property is connected to. To make targeted rates more equitable and affordable, the council is proposing to adopt a district-wide charge for water services and another for wastewater. That would see all those connected to, or with access to, water schemes pay the same targeted rate. Similarly, a districtwide targeted rate would be applied to all those connected to, or with access to, wastewater schemes. The proposal would see the increasing costs associated with renewing Three Waters infrastructure spread evenly among all those with access to council water or wastewater services. Submissions close on February 16. Further information, including the Statement of Proposal and rating implications for relevant communities, can be viewed on the FNDC website and at council service centres. Provide feedback on the proposal at www. fndc.govt.nz/yoursay or submissions@fndc.govt.nz