Your rates at work
Your rates help deliver the essential services, facilities and infrastructure that keep Auckland running every day. They fund everything from roads, public transport, parks and libraries to stormwater services, environmental programmes and community facilities, while also supporting the maintenance and renewal of the infrastructure our growing region relies on.
We're committed to making every rates dollar count by investing wisely, delivering value for money and focusing on the services and projects that make the biggest difference to Aucklanders. Together, these investments help build a more connected, resilient and thriving Auckland for today and the future.
Discover where we’re investing and what we’re delivering
Explore our seven investment areas to see the major projects across the region and how your rates are helping shape Auckland's future.
TRANSPORT: how your rates keep Auckland moving.
WATER: how your rates support healthy waterways and flood resilience.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT: how your rates support infrastructure
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: how your rates protect our environment.
COMMUNITY: how your rates support local spaces and places.
ECONOMIC & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: how your rates help Auckland thrive.
WELL MANAGED LOCAL GOVERNMENT: how your rates deliver value every day.
YOUR RATES AT WORK: how your rates help shape Tāmaki Makaurau.
Latest rates news
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.