Rates are broken across Aotearoa.

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The key change we want to make

Adopt Land Value Rates

Capital Value Rates is regressive, discourages new housing, and rewards landbanking. Land Value Rates can switch that around.

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Our impact

Wellington City Council election, October 2025

A majority in favour of Land Value Rates was elected to council

Wellington voters elected a council majority in favour of Land Value Rates, including 10 candidates endorsed by Common Ground Aotearoa.

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Wellington City Council, June 2026

Land Value Rates are going out for public consultation

The council voted to consult the public on a switch from Capital Value to Land Value Rates.

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In the media

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RNZ Wellington City Council considers sweeping rates changes June 2026 RNZ Public to get their say on changes to Wellington rates June 2026 The Post Wellington council to consult on land value-based rates June 2026

From the blog

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Blog Wellington can still choose fairer rates — councillors need to hear from you June 2026 Blog Wellington’s tax on housing has doubled in four years June 2026 Blog Decay Hurts Us All March 2026

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