Leonie SheehanMultimedia Journalist·Gisborne Herald·26 Jun, 2026 04:49 AM4 mins to read‌Gisborne District councillors discussed rates and the 2026 annual plan at a meeting on Thursday. Screenshot / Gisborne District CouncilGisborne District councillors have confirmed an average rates increase of 8.49% in the 2026 annual plan following vigorous discussion at a meeting this week.The council’s 2024-2027 Three Year Plan acknowledged rising business costs such as interest, depreciation and inflation had made rate increases “unavoidable”.

Total rates revenue will be