The total increase in rates required to run Council business for 2023/24 is 8.44%. Due to population growth across the District in the last year, the total rates required will be distributed across more ratepayers, so the total rates increase for existing ratepayers for 2023/24 is 6.94%.

It is important to note that the rate change for individual rate payers will vary based on the location and type of property they own, changes incurred from the recent valuation and the Council services they receive.

The below table gives people an indication of what an average Feilding ratepayer pays for services, as well as an average rural ratepayer.