Wellington City Council is being called on to review its rating system over fears increased rates are driving businesses out of the capital.

Newly released figures show Wellington’s average commercial rates bill is $47,881. That compares to $20,716 in Auckland, $18,059 in Christchurch, $24,768 in Hamilton, and $25,670 in Tauranga.

Director of The Wellington Company, Ian Cassels, says there's a lot of overspending going on - with 'eye-watering' levies impacting businesses.

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Wellington City Council is being called on to review its rating system over fears increased rates are driving businesses out of the capital.
Newly released figures show Wellington’s average commercial rates bill is $47,881. That compares to $20,716 in Auckland, $18,059 in Christchurch, $24,768 in Hamilton, and $25,670 in Tauranga.
Director of The Wellington Company, Ian Cassels, says there's a lot of overspending going on - with 'eye-watering' levies impacting businesses.
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Ian Cassels: Director of The Wellington Company on the impact of increased rates on businesses

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