Councillors – No Excuses, Let’s Just Stop the Rot!
Outrageous Costs Whatever way you look at PCC financial data it is clear that we are paying about 35% higher rates than the average of similar cities. For years Councillors…
Are Porirua City Councillors Exercising Control Over Costs?
Cost Concerns Over several years the city’s debt has increased by over $25 million which is a real concern for ratepayers. I believe our debt is higher than forecast! Are…
Is There Any Oversight Of Ratepayer Costs By Porirua City Councillors?
All rates must be set on a "FAIR" basis The rating act requires that a "Fair" approach is taken when setting rates and this requirement is so that a predatory…
Why a High Rates Policy is Bad for Porirua City
Are Porirua City rates high? Last year the New Zealand taxpayers Union put out a comparison of average residential rates in all our city councils.Porirua is one of six urban…
Comparing Rates
"Average" actual vs planned annual rates: PCC vs Hutt City 2015-2025 LTP's: There is a similar problem with business rates:
Rates out of Control: Time for our Councillors to Act
Porirua City Council (PCC) is undertaking a consultation process that will provide input to updating its forthcoming Long-Term Plan, 2018-19 Budget, and assessment of rates for that year. Documentation out…