Auckland rates to rise despite average property valuations falling

NewsroomStuffTuesday 10 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Auckland property valuations have dropped by an average of 9 per cent, though Aotea Great Barrier Island saw a 38 per cent increase. Despite these lower values, the council is implementing a 5.8 per cent rates increase. Mayor Wayne Brown stated this increase is the lowest among major New Zealand cities.

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First reported by Newsroom, Tue 10 Jun 2025, 10:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NewsroomNewsroom

    Why our rates are rising as valuations drop – and the wealthy exceptions to the rule (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Wayne Brown says falling values and rising rates in Auckland just ‘the way it is’ (opens in new tab)