The economic doom and gloom continues with rising property rates. 

Some rural areas are even facing increases substantially higher than the average council rate. 

One Orewa family is facing a 72% rates rise on their rural property, as it was zoned for new development – development that can’t be done for several years. 

Taxpayers' Union Local Government Campaigns Manager Sam Warren told Kerre Woodham they’re strongly pushing for rates capping laws that would stop any rates increases above the level of inflation. 

He says it would keep the councils focused on the important things, and ensure you can’t be costed out of your own home. 

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