Adam van der Meer
Adam van der Meer is a resident of Pākōwhai who, along with his wife, experienced devastating losses during Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, leading to a significant drop in their land value. He has been vocal about the unfairness of continuing to pay rates based on pre-cyclone valuations, particularly after discovering erroneous charges on his rates bill, such as a swimming pool safety fee for a property that no longer exists.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,720 | $210,000 | 118$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,720 | $210,000 | 118$ |
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Adam van der Meer expressed frustration over the council's rates assessment after losing his home in Cyclone Gabrielle.
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