Quay residents fear rates hike

They say they have been hit hard because of apartment developments in the area.

The new rating valuations for Nelson have raised some alarm already, with Nelson Grey Power warning that pensioners could be forced out of their homes because of rate rises.

Wakefield Quay resident Pauline Field said she and several neighbours were also very alarmed.

She said the land value of her property had soared from $226,000 three years ago to $1 million.

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