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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.
Council discusses Annual Budget
On Thursday 1 June, Auckland Council will make decisions on its Annual Budget 2017/2018, bringing the process which began in November one step closer to completion.
From pet hedgehogs to noisy cows: Quirky calls to council call centres
This year has been another busy one for Auckland Council, and that’s certainly been reflected at the council’s contact centres, where phones have been ringing off the hook.
One-click service easier and faster
More than 26 new ‘smart’ application forms went online this week alongside changes that allow log-in to council services via email, Google, Facebook or RealMe.
Project Auckland
The mayor gave more detail about his plans for Auckland during the current term.
Glen Eden family wins $2500
A Glen Eden family of five has won $2500 in a rates prize draw – just in time for the holidays.
Auckland Council retains strong credit rating
Auckland Council has retained its strong credit ratings from international agencies Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s.
