Rates

Busting myths: rates and property valuation

Rating valuation is undertaken every three years, by all councils nationwide. It often prompts questions from our ratepayers – so we’ve busted some of the most common myths, below.

Your rates – frequently asked questions

Your rates pay for a wide range of day-to-day activities and services, and support investment in Auckland’s assets.

Council delivers on big year, despite economic uncertainty

Auckland Council delivered on big commitments in 2025/2026.

Opinion: How rates run Auckland

Ratepayers have received their first bills for the new financial year. What are they getting in return for their hard-earned cash?

Where Auckland’s Annual Plan 2026/27 has landed

The council’s Governing Body recently voted on the Annual Plan 2026/27.

Your rates in action: community services benefit

Auckland Council explains how rates are set and answers your questions

Value for Money: council delivers more reviews

The first of a series of Value for Money reviews underway this term has been delivered by Auckland Council.

$53 million savings secured by council

By the end of the first financial quarter this year, Auckland Council has locked in 62 per cent of its $86 million annual savings target.