$4.75B Plan Opposed

A survey involving nearly 1,500 people revealed strong opposition to Tauranga City Council's proposed $4.75 billion spending for the next decade. Initially set at $2.2 billion, the figure rose after including costs from the Three Waters Reforms. This adjustment would triple the ratepayer debt from $1 billion to $3 billion, a detail not fully shared in earlier consultations. The council maintains that its process complied with legal standards.

How should Tauranga City Council adjust its future spending plans to address the public's concerns about rising debt?

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