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Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike

· April 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week extra – almost $700 a year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau...

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Fast-tracked hydro to boost West Coast resilience

· April 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A fast-tracked renewable energy project on the West Coast will strengthen regional electricity supply and improve resilience, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane...