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Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline
Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule.
New timeline for property revaluation
Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.
Local environment prioritised, thanks to targeted rate
A targeted rate that protects and restores Auckland’s environment is delivering beyond its investment, thanks to the support of partners and volunteers.
Community support for Auckland’s Annual Plan
Aucklanders have had their say on the 2025/2026 Annual Plan.
Your rates in action: community activity on the rise
Your rates help deliver a wide range of day-to-day activities and services, and support investment in Auckland’s assets.
Final chance to feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan
Aucklanders are encouraged to feed back on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before consultation closes on Friday.
Council’s value for money programme gains momentum
Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee chair Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says in addition to Better Value Projects, the council has made great progress on savings, with $43.2 million already achieved.
Auckland Council savings hit $337m in the last three years
Auckland Council has exceeded its annual operating savings target, with $60.2 million saved in the 2023/24 financial year. This contributes to $332 million in savings over the last three years.
Auckland Council savings continue to climb
Nearly 50 per cent of Auckland Council’s savings for this year have been achieved, as it works toward its $66 million savings target.
Auckland’s Long-term Plan strikes a balance on 10-year investment
Today Auckland Council approved its proposed Long-term Plan 2024-2034.
Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback
Long-term Plan attracts record community feedback.
What if I can’t pay my rates?
We know that for some people, rates are a considerable cost. If anyone is concerned about being able to pay rates, we encourage them to get in touch with our credit control team to discuss what options are available and how we can help.
Rating serviced apartments fairly
Part of our role at Auckland Council is to ensure everyone pays their fair share of rates. We want to make sure the funding of our services is shared fairly, and we have a rating policy in place for this.
Auckland Council adopts new Online Eftpos payment method
Online Eftpos is now available for Aucklanders to pay for their council products and services.
Council interim report highlights annual budget challenges
Auckland Council’s interim report for the first six months to the end of December 2021 shows that many of the pressures forecast in our recovery budget are materialising.
