Coasties, as we navigate our way through local governance, it’s important to stay informed about how decisions made by the Auckland Council may impact us on the Hibiscus Coast.

The council has recently announced an update regarding its three-yearly property revaluations, which are essential for determining fair rates for property owners.

The revaluations are conducted ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year to ensure that property valuations accurately reflect market values as of 1 May 2024.

Rhonwen Heath, head of rates, revaluations and data management at Auckland Council, emphasised the commitment to delivering precise valuations.

“As part of the process, the Valuer-General audits property valuations and has requested some additional work on the Auckland valuations prior to public release,” she stated.

This additional review means that property valuations will now be released in early 2025, instead of the previously planned late 2024.

“The additional time we will take to get property valuations right will help Aucklanders have confidence that the values used to determine rates from 1 July 2025 have been accurately and consistently calculated," Heath added.

While the revaluation process does not alter the total rates revenue collected by the council, it plays a crucial role in ensuring that the rates are distributed fairly among property owners.

Heath noted, “The Valuer-General has very high standards, which reflects the importance of this work, and we are committed to meeting those.”

Auckland Council acknowledges the public’s interest in the valuations and is dedicated to transparency throughout the process.

For more information about the upcoming Revaluation 2024, locals can visit the Auckland Council website at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/revaluation

As we await further developments, understanding this process could help Coasties prepare for any potential impacts on rates in the future.