Wellington Woes Worsen
- Lily Brown
- Sep 18
- 1 min read
“The slump is most pronounced in Wellington where values are now close to 30% below their peak”.
It’s been a tough few years for Wellington homeowners. Property prices fell almost 30% since 2022, while rates have increased well over 30% during the same period. Coupled with the rise of insurance fees, many homeowners are struggling to get by.
High rates combined with the cost if living crisis is the #1 concern I hear from my Onslow-Western/Wharangi community. The Council needs to reflect that real, everyday struggle of people in the decisions that they make.
Do we really need to spend $32 million dollars now to tear down the Wellington City to Sea Bridge? My answer is no.
Let’s focus on fixing pipes, roads and looking after our community facilities first.
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