Well done Whanganui

Radio NZ reported:

Whanganui District Council is sticking to an average rates increase of 2.2 percent following deliberations on its draft Annual Plan.

Mayor Andrew Tripe believes it’s the lowest rise in the country for the year ahead.

Tripe said the council has focused on doing the basics well, investing in core infrastructure, and involving the community in decision-making.

If Whanganui can do it, so could other councils. It just requires focusing on the basics.