Rates across Wellington City have been forecast to rise around 12.8 percent, with the council blaming  inflation, under investment, higher debt repayment and insurance costs.

Rates are based on a property's independent value, determined every three years.

However Tommy's Real Estate Sales Director Nicki Cruickshank says a blanket approach is more common than people think.

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Rates across Wellington City have been forecast to rise around 12.8 percent, with the council blaming  inflation, under investment, higher debt repayment and insurance costs.
Rates are based on a property's independent value, determined every three years.
However Tommy's Real Estate Sales Director Nicki Cruickshank says a blanket approach is more common than people think.
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

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