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Wairarapa councils owed nearly $3 million in unpaid rates

Wairarapa councils are facing significant revenue shortfalls with nearly $3 million in unpaid rates across the region.

Skinny McBuntu

Wairarapa councils are struggling to collect unpaid rates from property owners. Masterton alone has accumulated $1.075 million in outstanding rates. The unpaid fees represent a substantial financial challenge for local council budgets.

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Nearly $3 million in unpaid rates owed to Wairarapa councils

Total unpaid rates were $1.075 million in Masterton alone.

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