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Auckland Council Auctions $2.2 M Farm Over $100K Unpaid Rates

8/7/2026

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Auckland Council will auction the farm at 2 Logan Rd, Buckland on September 2 after owner van den Bogaart failed to pay rates.
Ross Tucker said the council ordered van den Bogaart to pay $102,680.90 in October 2022, noting he has not paid rates since 2012.
The council values the site at $2.2 million, making it Auckland’s third forced rating sale.

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Auckland Council will auction the farm at 2 Logan Rd, Buckland on September 2 after owner van den Bogaart failed to pay rates.
Ross Tucker said the council ordered van den Bogaart to pay $102,680.90 in October 2022, noting he has not paid rates since 2012.
The council values the site at $2.2 million, making it Auckland’s third forced rating sale.