Well-known activist Penny Bright will have to pay more than $34,000 in unpaid rates to the Auckland Council, after a court judgment in the council's favour.
The decision comes after a long battle between the council and Ms Bright, who has unpaid rates going back to 2007.
A total of $34,182.56 in rates and penalties had been outstanding, as of last June.
Auckland Council's group chief financial officer, Sue Tindal, said court action was the last resort when it came to recovering unpaid rates.
"We have given Ms Bright ample opportunity to resolve this matter in a way that would not cause her financial hardship, including rates postponement," she said.