How did we get here?

While the activities in the Annual Plan largely align with Year 2 of the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031, the changes we have made to address some of the challenges and opportunities that have arisen over the past year will affect the total rates revenue for 2022/23.

  • In the Long-Term Plan we had planned for $250.2 million of total expenditure in 2022/23, with $153.5 million funded by rates – a total rates revenue increase of $24.3 million (18.8%)

  • This was amended in the draft Annual Plan 2022/23. We proposed $253.9 million of total expenditure with $160.4 million funded by rates – a total rates revenue increase of $31.2 million (24.1%)

  • Following public consultation, and in response to the community concern about rates affordability, this has been further amended. The adopted Annual Plan 2022/23 outlines $264.7 million of total expenditure with $150.2 million funded through rates – a total rates revenue increase of $21 million (16.2%)

It’s important to note that the percentage increase in rates will vary by property and location. Check some sample properties on the right hand side of this page.