NEW LYNN FINANCES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 45, 22 February 1934, Page 22

NEW LYNN FINANCES.

I notice in yonr report of last proceedings of the New Lynn Borough Council that it is the intention of that body to add further to the burden of the struggling ratepayer. The council has decided to mulct each ratepayer in the sum of £4 for a compulsory water meter, or alternately, the ratepayer can pay the sum of 5/ per year for a loan of a meter. In addition to this the owner of a home on a quarter acre section will have tne pleasure of paying at least another 10/ per year for that great necessity—water. As the New Lynn Council was one of the few local authorities to raise their rates last year, it is ■at least consistent in its administration in- again, like dear old Oliver, asking for more. If it is so necessary to have more money, in spite of the fact that the City Council has offered to reduce the price of water, why not increase the water rate and spare the ratepayers the cost of a meter? As the general rate was increased 3£d last year, and the water rate will toe increased 10/ this year—plus the £4 cost of meter —New Lynn has a splendid chance of progressing—l don't think. FED UP.