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How many councils, if any, have advised the Minister or the Department of Internal Affairs that the reduction in the share of their land transport costs met by the New Zealand Transport Agency from 2027/28 will affect their ability to comply with the proposed cap on rates increases, broken down by council and by the date advised?

Answered Question 39716 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • How many councils, if any, have advised the Minister or the Department of Internal Affairs that the reduction in the share of their land transport costs met by the New Zealand Transport Agency from 2027/28 will affect their ability to comply with the proposed cap on rates increases, broken down by council and by the date advised?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

I am aware of general concerns about the effect that changes to the New Zealand Transport Agency’s funding assistance rates may have on council finances. However, I have not received advice identifying the number of councils that have specifically advised that these changes will affect their ability to comply with the proposed cap on rates increases.