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Dan Hutchinson 04/09/2026 Dan Hutchinson 04/09/2026

Rates cap comes with trade-offs

Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says he’s ready to cap rate increases before they are required in 2029, but warns "something will have to give".

Dan Hutchinson 02/07/2026 Dan Hutchinson 02/07/2026

Council sets rates for year ahead

Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says they have gone over the budget in detail for the year ahead but the “unpalatable truth” is that rates will need to rise by an average of 6.6%.

Dan Hutchinson 09/04/2026 Dan Hutchinson 09/04/2026

Rates reality sets in

Several projects could be delayed, some destination marketing plans put on hold and other spending cuts are proposed as the Taupō District Council ponders how it will keep a lid on rates.