Shaping Hutt City’s Future: Our New District Plan (EP5 – The Hutt Seat)
The Hutt Seat
Exploring Hutt City Council’s Draft Annual Plan for 2023-2024
Are you interested in staying informed about what’s happening at Hutt City Council? Then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of “The Hutt Seat,” the podcast that keeps you up-to-date with the latest news and insights from Hutt City Council.
Continue readingDive into the World of Lower Hutt’s Three Waters System on The Hutt Seat Podcast (EP3 – The Hutt Seat)
I’m excited to announce that Episode 3 of The Hutt Seat podcast is now live! In this informative and engaging episode, I take you on a fascinating journey through the world of Lower Hutt’s three waters system. As an elected city councillor at Hutt City Council, I have a unique perspective on the crucial processes of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater, and their impact on daily life and the environment.
Continue readingHow council decides how much rates you pay (EP2 – The Hutt Seat)
In this week’s episode of The Hutt Seat podcast, I provide insights into the workings of how councils decide how much rates people pay. The annual plan of councils is like a household budget for one year, and the bulk of their income comes from rates, which accounts for 62.8% of Hutt City’s revenue. The council also receives contributions from the government for some projects, and user charges, which are fees for specific services, but the majority of them do not cover the full cost of delivering the service.
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