Rates
Mediawatch for 26 October 2014
Panic over property prices and rising rates in Auckland; political ploys with the Official Information Act - and what a review of compliance might uncover; changes at NZ's biggest radio and newspaper… Audio
Auckland activst begs court to keep house
Activist Penny Bright has today begged a district court judge to stop Auckland Council selling her home for unpaid rates. Audio
Auckland mayor discusses potential impact of rates rise
The Mayor of Auckland Len Brown speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Home buyers battle for outer-Auckland as values soar
With Auckland capital valuations set to leap next year, homeowners are facing an anxious wait on how much more they'll have to pay in rates. Audio
Mangawhai ratepayers want to fight on
Mangawhai ratepayers have voted to fight on through the courts over paying rates to cover loans they never knew about. Audio
Taranaki leaseholders vow to fight on
A group of Taranaki leaseholders fighting massive hikes to the rents they pay to the New Plymouth District Council are vowing to continue their battle. Audio
Mangawhai ratepayers to seek injunction
Mangawhai ratepayers are seeking an injunction against the Kaipara council - to stop it enforcing rate demands. Audio
