Rates Cap Forces Tough Choices | Christchurch News

Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon is navigating tough choices under a new four percent cap on council rates, forcing her to rethink priorities and core services as the community grapples with rapid growth. With funding stretched thin, she’s calling for councils to shift from being sole drivers to enablers of community success — and pushing back against rushed housing developments, seeking a pause to re-evaluate projects. The mayor insists growth must pay for itself, urging the government to provide better tools so councils can manage more with less. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4842181183f3bfa8