'Artificially low': Steep rates increase proposed in Central Hawke's Bay
'Artificially low': Steep rates increase proposed in Central Hawke's Bay 6 Feb, 2021 10:49 PM 3 minutes to read CHB mayor Alex Walker said the district's rates have been kept "artificially low" for decades. Photo / Paul Taylor CHB mayor Alex Walker said the district's rates have been kept "artificially low" for decades. Photo / Paul Taylor Central Hawke's Bay ratepayers face a steep increase in rates to help solve the district's "failing infrastructure". The Central Hawke's Bay District Council is due to review and debate consultation proposals for the district's Long-Term P...