Angst or Concern in the Community

Angst or Concerned

In "The Post" on Saturday 18th May, Mayor Guppy was said to say:

"Mayor Wayne Guppy denied there was angst in the community, although he said an increased level of engagement reflected concerns about the affordability of the rate increases"

The Post Article

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With the rates compounding over the next 3 years the average ratespayer who pays $2175 per year will be paying in excess of $30 per week more than now.

Even as a renter/flatmate these costs could be passed on and increase rents around the city.

We thought it right to create a poll to get a feel of the community:

1. Are more angst (a feeling of deep anxiety, or worried) about the rates increases

2. Are not angst and just concerned about the affordability of the rates increases.

3. Neither.

These polls were run over about 5 days and the results were:

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Upper Hutt Community Group

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