South Waikato opposes regional theatre tax
(WorldNews New Zealand)

Increasing regional rates to help fund Hamilton`s new multi million dollar theatre is being met with strong opposition by some, with the South Waikato mayor questioning if it was amalgamation by stealth. The South Waikato District Council discussed the Waikato Regional Council`s request for feedback from district councils on potentially enforcing a 93 cent per annum regional rates increase during its monthly meeting last Thursday. The request follows Momentum Waikato, which is working on the theatre`s development to replace Founders Theatre, requesting $5 million from the...