Locals across the Hibiscus Coast and Auckland will see their rates contributing to a diverse range of essential services and development projects aimed at improving the city’s resilience, liveability, and growth.

Auckland Council is working to keep rates increases as low as possible, with a modest rise of 6.8% for 2024/2025, among the lowest rate adjustments nationwide for average residential properties.

Auckland Council's rates help deliver vital community services and infrastructure that keep the city thriving.

For the current period, Auckland has implemented one of the smallest rates increases, aiming to balance fiscal prudence with necessary investments in community assets.

The new rates will support various projects that improve public transport, local amenities, safety, environmental resilience, and neighbourhood revitalisation.

The Council’s recently released Long-term Plan for 2024-2034 outlines strategic investments planned for the next decade.

Priorities include enhanced public transport options, flood risk mitigation, community development, and ongoing urban revitalisation.

The plan details a significant commitment to improving travel choices and road safety, which includes investments in congestion alleviation and road safety improvements.

As Auckland’s population continues to grow, the demand on council-provided services and facilities also increases.

To address this, Auckland Council has set out a clear strategy through its Long-term Plan.

This plan focuses on leveraging rates revenue to support growth while addressing rising living costs and enhancing the city’s resilience, especially following recent storm events.

Community-focused investments will continue to be a priority, with $35 million earmarked for sports and recreation facilities, extended library services, and new arts and cultural initiatives.

Local boards will also receive increased funding under a fairer model designed to better meet community needs.

A notable addition includes a weekly kerbside food scraps collection service, expanding to more households across the region in a bid to improve sustainability.

Over the next ten years, Auckland Council also plans to progress city safety initiatives through enhanced community patrols and CCTV surveillance in key areas.

These developments are part of a broader transformation that includes city centre rejuvenation projects intended to support Auckland’s growing economy and make the city more inviting for residents and visitors alike.