Alastair Needes
Alastair Needes is a Pākōwhai resident who lost everything during Cyclone Gabrielle and has since been fighting against the Hastings District Council for a fair reassessment of his property’s value and corresponding rates. Frustrated by the council's refusal to adjust rates to reflect the true value of his severely damaged land, Needes has taken a stand by refusing to pay his rates bill.
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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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Alastair Needes described the emotional toll of losing everything in Cyclone Gabrielle and his ongoing battle with the council over rates.
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