Wellington City Council is consulting on proposed changes to how rates are allocated across the city. The changes could affect what different properties pay, including homes in Thorndon/Pipitea. Review the proposals, try the online rates comparison tool, and have your say by 15 November 2026.
The Council is proposing five changes:
1. Changing how we calculate rates, from a capital value-based system to a land value-based system.
2. Changing the commercial differential over six years, from $3.70 in rates for commercial properties for every $1 of household rates, to $3 for every $1 of household rates.
3. Increasing the area where the vacant land and derelict building rate can be charged.
4. Introducing a rates differential for the new water services provider Tiaki Wai.
5. Simplifying the rates remissions for earthquake prone buildings.
