Auckland Residents Face 7.9% Rate Increase for 2023 Budget to Fund City Rail Link Operations.
ByAinvest
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 11:13 pm ET1min read
Auckland households face a 7.9% rates increase in the draft budget for consultation. The rise is primarily to fund the $235 million annual bill to operate the $5.5 billion City Rail Link, which opens next year. For the average household, rates will increase from $4023 to $4341, a weekly total of $83. The rate increase is in line with the council's long-term plan.

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