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New Levies Replace Old Infrastructure Costs | Wellington News
The government is overhauling how new developments fund infrastructure, ditching the old system that blamed current homeowners for past costs. Under the new levy model, growth pays for itself — even government departments now chip in. This shift aims to unlock more housing by easing council approval hurdles, since infrastructure costs will be covered upfront. Developers will pay for roads, water, transport, and reserves, with pricing set by the Commerce Commission and appeal rights built in. Though called a “levy,” not a tax, this is a major rewrite of how communities build their future —…
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