What impact would this have on rates?

In 2024/25, Darfield, West Melton and Kirwee ratepayers contributed $24.62 per rating unit for their public transport targeted rate to access the Route 86 Darfield-to-City direct service and regional public transport planning. This is due to increase to $32.95 per rating unit in 2025/26.

Option 1

I want a direct service just at peak time*

Option 2

I want a direct service at peak time and midday

Option 3

I don’t want to fund this service
Proposed rate increase for 2025/26 $139.08 $178.03

No rating impact beyond what you already contribute to public transport.
High-level cost estimate for the year** ~$240,000 ~$345,000
Estimated annual passengers ~8,000 ~11,000


*Peak time is defined as between 6-9am and 2.30-6pm. For option 1, there would be one service during each of these times

**These are high-level estimates, are +/- 15% and are subject to change following confirmation of the final costing with operators

No other funding available

It's important to know that this trial does not align with the strategic priorities in the Government Policy Statement (GPS) for Land Transport 2024 and is not eligible for National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) funding from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in 2024-27.

We also didn’t include it in the public transport work programme as part of the Long-Term Plan 2024-34.

Uniform Targeted Public Transport Services Rate

Rating area Total proposed passenger transport targeted rate 2025/26 including Darfield/Rolleston trial service Total proposed passenger transport targeted rate 2025/26 excluding Darfield/Rolleston trial service Calculation basis
The urban areas of Darfield, West Melton and Kirwee only

About $172 if Option 1 is supported by the community.

About $210.98 if Option 2 is supported by the community.

The above rates are indicative and include the trial cost as well as the existing targeted rate. 		$32.95 Fixed amount per rating unit