New Plymouth latepayer, have recently received t_ ur rate c irds for the current year when the rates are levied on the unimproved value, and net. as heretofore, on tho ruitai value. Many holoJng land in the suburbs have received something of -a shock, whilst those occupying houses on small sections have been relieved to find a substantial reduction in their rates. This year the aggregate amount of rates is heavier than last year, which makes it harder for the suburbanite. Some of the former big ratepayers owning valuable buildings now figure aniong the smaller payers. Just how the change will work out is not yet apparent, but not a few of the bigger holders of land who voted for the new system are not now so enthusiastic as they were,
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Northern Advocate, 19 June 1920, Page 3
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