Taupo residents brace for rates increase

Rate payers in the northern wards of the district - Taupo, Kaingaroa, Mangakino and Pouakani - face the higher rate while the 3.7percent is the average increase for the Turangi Tongariro area.

The figures are in the draft annual plan which was adopted for consultation by the Taupo District Council last week and the public can now have its say.

One of the most controversial topics is whether the council should spend $2 million for upgrading the Taupo Car Club motor race circuit.

The council itself is divided over the issue.

At a meeting earlier this month the councillors were split 50-50 with Mayor Clayton Stent giving the one-vote majority for the upgrade to be included.

The plan outlines council activities for the coming year - based on those identified in the 10 year Long Term Council Community Plan.

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