惠灵顿市议会计划大幅提高利率,引发对开支优先事项的批评。 Wellington City Council plans significant rate hike, sparking criticism over spending priorities.

惠灵顿市议会因计划提高12.2%的利率、去年增加16.9%,以及征收1.6%的污泥税而面临批评。 The Wellington City Council faces criticism for planning a 12.2% rate hike, following a 16.9% increase last year and a 1.6% sludge levy. 纳税人联盟指控该理事会在金里城和市政厅改造等项目上浪费支出,而基本服务却被忽视。 The Taxpayers' Union accuses the council of wasteful spending on projects like the Golden Mile and Town Hall revamp, while essential services are neglected. 他们争辩说,已经为生活费用上涨而挣扎的付息者正在负担过重。 They argue that ratepayers, already struggling with cost-of-living increases, are being overburdened.