Auckland Council forcibly selling Pukekohe chicken farm over unpaid rates

Lane NicholsReporter & Desk Editor - Auckland·NZ Herald·7 Aug, 2026 04:00 AM5 mins to read‌Gerard van den Bogaart has refused to pay more than $100,000 in rates and penalties to Auckland Council. Photo / Dean PurcellGerard van den Bogaart has refused to pay more than $100,000 in rates and penalties to Auckland Council. Photo / Dean PurcellA former chicken farm in Pukekohe has been listed for forced sale by Auckland Council over an outstanding rates bill of more than $100,000. Owner Gerard van den Bogaart has been in a protracted legal standoff with the council and not made a rates payment in 14 years. Six