Napier Faces Steep Rates Increase Amid Financial Challenges and Infrastructure Costs

Napier City Council is set to discuss the topics and options it will put to the community in its Three-Year Plan 2024-27 consultation, which is due to open in late March.

The consultation will share the council's plans for cyclone recovery, major capital projects, proposed rates rises and other issues.

Napier is facing a challenging financial situation, with increasing costs to maintain ageing infrastructure, unexpected cyclone costs, future climate-related emergencies and inflationary pressures.

The proposed rates increase for 2024/25 is likely to be in the low twenties, with further details to be announced during the consultation.