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How Masterton shares the cost of Council services
Masterton District Council seeks feedback on five changes to how service costs are shared across urban and rural properties, applying from the 2027/28 financial year.
- Closing date
- 12 November 2026 at 4pm
- Added to Civics
- 17 October 2026
- Source category
- Local government
- Source body
- Masterton District Council
- Last checked
- 18 October 2026
Closes in 25 days
Plain-English summary
Unpublished review draft. Verify the supporting material and participation requirements before approval.
Why it matters
Changing allocation methods can change individual properties’ shares of Council costs even when total rates collected do not change.
Who may care
- Masterton residents, property owners, businesses and rural communities
How to make a submission
- Use the online submission form linked from the official project page by 4pm on 12 November 2026.
- The page also provides a printable/fillable form, postal and in-person options, and telephone feedback through the Policy Team. Follow its current instructions.
- Indicate on the submission form if you want to speak at the hearing advertised for the morning of 9 December 2026; that hearing date is not the submission deadline.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.