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Wellington Faces $16.8M in Uncollected Rates, Calls for Change

3/9/2026

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In Wellington, $5 million to $16.8 million in rates remain uncollected due to Crown land exemption.
Act leader David Seymour urges the Government to fund local services fairly.
The Labour Party, represented by Tangi Utikere, considers changes to the Local Government Act.
Local Government New Zealand president Rehette Stoltz backs repealing Crown land's non-rateable status.

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Story summary

In Wellington, $5 million to $16.8 million in rates remain uncollected due to Crown land exemption.
Act leader David Seymour urges the Government to fund local services fairly.
The Labour Party, represented by Tangi Utikere, considers changes to the Local Government Act.
Local Government New Zealand president Rehette Stoltz backs repealing Crown land's non-rateable status.