What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on any alternative or additional funding mechanisms for local government such as GST sharing, congestion/time of use charging, or accommodation levy by name and date?

Answer

I have received the following advice and briefings on alternative or additional funding mechanisms for local government, including GST sharing, congestion or time-of-use charging, and an accommodation levy: • 25/01/2024 - Briefing - Scoping a potential accommodation charge • 24/07/2024 - Ministerial feedback table - International Visitor Levy (talking points) • 13/11/2024 - Email - Draft Accommodation Levies Cabinet Paper for feedback • 14/11/2024 - Briefing - Draft Accommodation Levies Cabinet Paper for feedback • 14/11/2024 - Draft Cabinet paper – Accommodation levies • 05/02/2025 - Briefing: Accommodation levies • 16/04/2025 - Briefing - City and Regional Deals - Outstanding considerations for progressing Pool A and B proposals • 18/02/2026 - Meeting support for Minister of Local Government • 05/07/2026 - Otago Central Lakes Cabinet package for lodging. • 15/072026 - Progressing the third City and Regional Deal • 27/08/ 2026 - LG Weekly Report 27 August 2026 • 03/9/2026 - LG Weekly Report 3 September 2026 • 09/9/2026 - City and Regional Deals - Deal Responsibility Meeting with Auckland Council • 10/9/2026 - LG Weekly Report 10 September 2026