Property values in Auckland’s outer suburbs have fared better than the regional average drop of 9%, while properties closer to the city center saw valuations decline by about 14%, leading to lower rates. According to council chief finance officer Ross Tucker, changes in rates will depend on how property values compare to this 9% average decrease. Notably, areas such as the Hibiscus Coast, Albany, Hobsonville, Greenhithe, and parts of rural Rodney and Franklin have maintained their value, with some properties on Great Barrier Island experiencing a significant increase of 38%.
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Terina Pineaha sent to prison for manslaughter of 11-year-old Flaxmere cyclist Emma-Jane Kupa.
Mother-of-five Terina Pineaha was sentenced for manslaughter after driving intoxicated and at nearly double the speed limit on the wrong side of the road, resulting in the death of 11-year-old Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa. Pineaha's reckless behavior was fueled by rage over suspicions of her boyfriend's infidelity, and she has now faced justice for her actions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A mother named Terina was very upset and made a bad choice while...
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