Regional Policy Statement Submission Approved

Joint submission asks Environment Waikato to justify proposed increases.

Concerns about Environment Waikato's proposed Regional Policy Statement on the part of some of the region’s District Councils has led to Thames-Coromandel District Council approving a joint submission at Wednesday’s full Council meeting.

Elected members are asking Environment Waikato to justify its proposed rates increases and also highlighted inconsistencies in the proposed document.

The joint submission is from Thames-Coromandel, Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, South Waikato, Otorohanga and Waipa District Councils.

The submission is available to read online at www.tcdc.govt.nz/councilagendas