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Council backs business through COVID-19 battle
The council has agreed to extend the postponement of rates for ratepayers impacted by COVID-19
Postponement of Auckland Council 2020 revaluation
The Valuer-General has agreed to Auckland Council’s request to defer its 2020 general revaluation for one year because of difficulties caused by COVID-19.
Targeted rates helping to improve environment and water quality
Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee received a progress report today on the targeted rates work programme.
The little boat that can
Meet the autonomous boat helping scientists investigate water quality decline in some of Auckland's lakes.
Environmental rate empowers communities
Auckland communities have been increasing conservation efforts thanks to the new Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR).
Do you live in one area and pay rates on a property in another?
If you live and vote in one council district, but also pay rates on a property in another district, you may be eligible to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer elector in that other council district.
Regional Fuel Tax already paying dividends
Auckland’s RFT is already paying dividends as evidenced by an uptick in growth in public transport use since the tax was introduced.
Auckland Council agrees on 10-year budget consultation topics
Auckland Council today approved the topics for consultation for its forthcoming 10-year budget, including a potential regional fuel tax, options to fund environmental protection and potential rates levels for the forthcoming 10 years.
A quick guide to property revaluations
Each year, the council’s budget sets out the amount of rates needed to keep Auckland running. Once the budget is set, we need to work out how much each ratepayer should pay.
Property revaluations have started
Auckland Council has started its three-yearly revaluation of all Auckland properties, to update the information used to determine the value of rateable properties.
Rates phone scam warning
Auckland Council is warning residents to be vigilant after a woman fell victim to a scam from a person claiming to be from ‘Auckland Council Rates Team’.
Warning of potential rates scam
Auckland Council is warning residents of a potential scam which appears to be targeting members of the Chinese community.
Annual Budget decisions made
On 1 June Auckland Council voted on Mayor Phil Goff’s Annual Budget 2017/2018.
Mayor Goff outlines priorities for 10-year budget
“Our vision for Auckland is a world class city where talent wants to live. It must be the city which can keep the best and brightest of our young people in New Zealand while competing globally with other cities around the world for skills, entrepr...
Look out for your rates notice
The mail-out begins 1 August and will be staggered throughout the week.
Your rates in action across Auckland
Thanks to your rates, we were able to invest $1.1 billion in capital works projects across Auckland from July 2016 to March 2017.
