Official Information Request - 24 August 2018

Sent: Tuesday, 28 August 2018 2:45 p.m.

Subject: TRIM: Official information request - average 2013 property rates

I refer to your online official information request of 24 August 2018 asking for the average Rotorua Lakes Council property rates in 2013.

The average Urban Residential rates for 1 July 2013 were $1,759.80 (excluding GST)

The median Urban Residential rates for 1 July 2013 were $1,655.85 (excluding GST)

Please note: The above figures are for Rotorua Lakes Council rates ONLY. They do not include BOP Regional Council rates.

As per the Act, we are obliged to advise that you may contact the Ombudsman at the address below if you have any concerns with the response provided by Council, by writing to:

The Office of the Ombudsman

PO Box 10 152

WELLINGTON 6143

Alternatively, you may email info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or use the online complaints form available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/make-a-complaint.

Regards