Carterton forestry rates: Corrected modelling raises average increase to 1260%

Carterton forestry rates: Corrected modelling raises average increase to 1260%

Local Democracy Reporter - Wairarapa·The Country·15 Oct, 2026 09:31 PM3 mins to read‌Carterton District Council's rating proposal has sparked a backlash from forestry operators. Photo / Alan GibsonCarterton forestry owners are facing average rates increases of about 1260% under a proposed rating shake-up to help pay for the district’s roads.Carterton District Council confirmed that the modelling it used, provided by Australasian advisory firm Morrison Low, contained an error. Under the corrected calculation, the average forestry operator

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