Some properties in New Plymouth could face rates rises of over 100 percent next year, under a proposal being voted on next week.
Most residential properties would see rates increases up to a maximum of 30 percent, but farms and commercial and industrial properties would face even steeper rates rises.
Under the plan, 435 properties would see increases between 50 and 100 percent and another 141 have increases over 100 percent.
Charlotte Cook speaks with New Plymouth district councillor Max Brough.
