Auckland Council has released some preliminary statistics from submissions on their targeted rates. The water quality targeted rate was strongly supported across Auckland (61% said yes), and even more strongly supported in Orakei (of which we are a part) with 68% saying yes. Our waterfront suffers directly from poor water quality, especially after heavy rain, thanks to decades of under-investment. There was also feedback on a natural environment targeted rate, with 52% supportive across Auckland and 57% in Orakei Ward. An accommodation providers’ targeted rate was even more strongly supported and the general rates increase was supported by about half of the submitters.
An overview report on the feedback will be available in May 2018.