Massive rates rises anger Waitomo village

It is the prospect he faces if a massive rates hike in the Waitomo District goes ahead.

Under a plan which has district residents up in arms, Mr Stanley's $15,000 property will face a rates bill of $2100. Residents of the tiny community of Benneydale, about 40km southeast of Te Kuiti, fear the hike will spell the death of their village because it will force values down and drive peopl...