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24-06-2025
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Archaeologists Brought In For Wellington's $2.3 Million Light-Up Toilets
A Local Government Official Information Act request made by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union shows a new toilet block is budgeted to cost ratepayers $2.3 million, which includes costs for a light-up exterior and archaeological work. Taxpayers' Union Local Government Campaigns Manager Sam Warren said: 'How reckless can Wellington Council be? It's unjustifiable to throw this kind of money around, including for archaeological costs, while a record number of locals are being rated out of their own homes.' "This build-at-all-costs approach needs to stop. On top of last year's 16.9 percent rates increase and this year's proposed 12.2 percent increase, we're looking at a cumulative 31 increase to average rates in just two years.' 'It's not hard to see why rates are soaring; Council has clearly lost focus. Toilet blocks don't need a social license, nor a dig find—they need to be delivered well and affordably.' 'Until rates capping laws are introduced, councils across New Zealand will continue to flush this kind of money away. Not enough pressure exists to keep councils on-task and focused, providing only the basics well.'
Scoop
06-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Nigel Simpson: Time For Major Change For Napier
Nigel Simpson - Latest News [Page 1] Nigel Simpson is calling on Napier residents to help elect a new set of councillors with proven governance experience; people who've served on school boards, business boards, and community groups, and understand what strategic leadership really looks ... More >> Unbelievable: CEO Has To Lodge Official Request With Own Council To Get Info Friday, 16 September 2022, 5:30 pm | Nigel Simpson The news yesterday that the chief executive of Napier City Council had to lodge a Local Government Official Information Act (LGOIMA) request to get information out of her own Council is deeply disturbing. The just departed chief executive lodged ... More >>
