User pays baby.
"Carterton’s council will consult on a targeted roading rate that could increase forestry rates by 800% on average.
An assessment showed dairy, forestry and pastoral farming collectively made up more than 68% roading costs."
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Small town rate proposed to put road repair costs on higher users
Carterton’s council will consult on a targeted roading rate that could increase rates for forestry and dairy farmers.