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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.
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.
Auckland Council adopts new Online Eftpos payment method
Online Eftpos is now available for Aucklanders to pay for their council products and services.
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.
Revaluation 2021: What to expect
Senior Economist Shane Martin covers what trends Aucklanders can expect to see in this year’s updated property values.
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.
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.
