Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·26 Aug, 2026 05:58 PM5 mins to read‌Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during Question Time at Parliament. Photo / Mark MitchellPrime Minister Christopher Luxon during Question Time at Parliament. Photo / Mark MitchellResidents at a National Party public meeting in the Kāpiti Coast told Prime Minister (and National Party leader) Christopher Luxon the Government’s cap on council rates needs to be implemented far sooner than 2029.

One resident told the Herald the Government’s plan to cap council rates at 4% could