More write-up in the Hutt News this week covering the meetings that were held, and generally the complaints.
On the issue of rates, I am curious where they pulled the average $20 figure out of, because I doubt for most ratepayers that's realistic. The quoted 1% figure is also extra on top of the standard rates increases - which are already looking around 2-3%.
Considering the Council is already looking at a big spend up on other improvements, I expect the total rates increases to be a well discussed topic.
Worth pointing out also that Council is looking to increase total debt, as I am fairly certain the CFT report mentioned delaying other spending to help fund the $25M.
If the Council had said it was considering delaying other projects like Fraser Park Sportsville, Walter Nash, or fixing the Town Halls, then that's potentially a whole new set of people that could be objecting to the stadium.
Also good to see they're being creative with the traffic issues. I am not sure Mitre 10 Mega in Petone is a perfect solution, but it might be enough combined with other options.