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Government Shifts to Development Levies | Wellington News
The government is overhauling how development costs are handled, replacing the old contribution model with a new development levy system. Developers will now pay a fixed fee to fund essential infrastructure, aiming to simplify and predict costs for councils and builders alike. While some welcome the clarity, others worry about upfront developer costs and potential impacts on housing affordability. Officials are still finalizing regional implementation details, but this move marks a major step toward modernizing how communities plan and grow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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