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Auckland mayor proposes 7.9 per cent rates increase for next year

NZ HeraldThe PostRNZMonday 1 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Mayor Wayne Brown has unveiled a proposed 2026/27 budget featuring a 7.9 per cent rates rise. The increase is intended to cover City Rail Link operating costs and address a budget deficit. The mayor also suggested selling underutilised public reserves to assist with financial pressures.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 1 Dec 2025, 6:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 5 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Wayne Brown unveils 7.9% Auckland rates increase to pay for City Rail Link running costs (opens in new tab)

  2. The PostThe Post

    Wayne Brown’s Auckland budget: 7.9% rates increase, a $50m hole and CRL opening date (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says budget, City Rail behind proposed 7.9% rate hike (opens in new tab)