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Annual Budget 2022: What’s the focus this year?

Public consultation on the Annual Budget 2022/2023 is open from 28 February to 28 March 2022.

Council first quarter results show lockdown impact

Reporting on the first quarter of Auckland Council’s current financial year shows significant impact from various pressures including lockdowns, rising inflation and interest rates, but the council is in a good position to manage the impacts.

Council approves updated Contributions Policy

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance committee has approved the updated Contributions Policy, which will come into effect on 10 January 2022.

Auckland Council unanimously supports Goff’s Climate Action package to public consultation

Mayor Goff outlines billion-dollar climate action package

An ambitious $1 billion climate action package to reduce carbon emissions and deliver more buses, ferries, cycling and walking and urban tree canopy is the signature policy in Mayor Phil Goff’s proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2022/23...

Revaluation 2021: Everything you need to know

Updated property values for all properties in the Auckland region will be available in March 2022.

Release of updated property values delayed until December

As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the release of updated property values for the Auckland region has been delayed.

Release of updated property values delayed until March 2022

Updated rating valuations for the Auckland region have been delayed and are now expected to be available in March 2022.

Auckland Council raises $1 billion in Green Bonds

Auckland Council has surpassed $1 billion in funds raised through the sustainable finance framework.

Council backs business through COVID-19 battle

The council has agreed to extend the postponement of rates for ratepayers impacted by COVID-19

Auckland Council has one of the highest credit ratings in NZ

Auckland Council’s strong AA credit rating has been reaffirmed by international agency S&P Global Ratings.

Auckland Council Group’s financial results pave way for recovery

Auckland Council’s Annual Report shows the Council Group continuing to deliver on its record capital investment programme, with infrastructure spending of $2.5 billion, despite COVID-19 lockdowns and supply chain challenges.

Auckland Council seeks feedback on new Significance and Engagement policy

Auckland Council is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Significance and Engagement Policy, which provides guidance on how the council receives and considers community views when making decisions.

Council to launch consultation on new Contributions Policy

The council has approved a new draft Contributions Policy for consultation. Aucklanders can have their say from 20 September 2021.

Explainer: Development Contributions Review

The council is conducting a review of its contributions policy. Here’s everything you need to know.

Council in solid position to manage COVID-19 impact on finances

Contingency planning in the council’s budgets mean it is well prepared to respond to any financial impacts from the COVID-19 lockdowns.