Rating Breakdown

Council has considered the impact of increased valuations on ratepayers and the cost of living. In response, Council is looking to implement the following key items:

• Maintain the 10% discount rate in the dollar for Primary Production property ratepayers;
• Increase the minimum rate to $700 (+$20 / 2.94%);
• Maintain differential rates by land use category.

The proposed general rate increase is 3.75%.