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Keep up to date with the latest news and updates from the Wellington Ratepayers Alliance here.
  • July 31, 2025
    Wellington Ratepayers' Alliance spokesman James Ross spoke to TVNZ's Breakfast to talk about Wellington's looming underinsurance crisis, and how owning 44 earthquake-prone buildings has the city's finances on the edge.

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  • October 24, 2024
    The Wellington Ratepayers’ Alliance is calling on Wellington City Council to put a hold on rushing through the $30 million harbour fencing project, and take the plans to consultation before ratepayers’ money is spent.

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  • October 24, 2024
    The Wellington Ratepayers' Alliance have launched, and we're fighting for Fairer Rates, Better Services, and More Transparency!

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  • August 07, 2025
    The Wellington Ratepayers’ Alliance is welcoming today’s decision by Wellington City councillors to reject council officers’ proposals for a $5,000-per-metre waterfront fencethat would have an overall cost of $30 million.

  • August 12, 2025
    Moa Point Latest Wellington Budget Blowout

  • August 13, 2025
    Wellington Metro Water Hole Sucks Ratepayers into the Financial Abyss

  • September 09, 2025
    Wellington Council Job Cuts Step in Right Direction - But Don’t Stop There

  • October 10, 2025
    Scrap Golden Mile, or CBD will Follow Thorndon Quay

  • November 19, 2025
    New Council, Same Waste: Wellington’s $37,000 Swearing-In Ceremony Just Another Example

  • November 20, 2025
    Scrap The Golden Mile, Don’t Just Pause It

  • November 25, 2025
    Wellington Water’s $1.3 Million Bill For Consultants Managing Consultants