As taxas residenciais de Wellington mais do que dobraram desde 2012, superando as diretrizes governamentais de acessibilidade. Wellington residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, surpassing government affordability guidelines.

As taxas residenciais de Wellington mais do que dobraram desde 2012, tornando-as entre as mais caras da Nova Zelândia. Wellington’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, making them among the most expensive in New Zealand. O relatório encomendado pelo conselho descobriu que as taxas consumiram quase 4% da renda familiar em 2025, superando as diretrizes de acessibilidade do governo, enquanto as taxas comerciais também permanecem altas em relação ao valor da propriedade. The council-commissioned report found rates consumed nearly 4% of household income in 2025, surpassing government affordability guidelines, while commercial rates also remain high relative to property value.