The process for handover from EnviroWaste to Auckland Council in preparation for public use has been further delayed. Further earthworks and additional topsoil are required to ensure quality of the f...
Read more +Auckland Council approved its Long-Term Plan 2018-2028 /10-year Budget on 31 May 2018. Whilst holding a general rates increase to 2.5%, Council approved new rates and a Regional Fuel Tax to target spe...
Read more +The Transpower Appeals to the High Court and Environment Court, the final aspects of the Unitary Plan being pursued by GETBA and other Business Association partners, have been resolved. Overall with r...
Read more +The mayor proposed new revenue streams, including targeted rates, to fund investment in infrastructure to accommodate Auckland's growth.
Read more +In what is a win for business, Auckland Council decided not to increase the proportion of the Interim Transport Levy (introduced by stealth a year ago) to be paid by business in the Annual Budget 2016...
Read more +GETBA is disappointed that the Howick Local Board has not listened to GETBA and 97 submitters and has allowed the alcohol bans in the East Tamaki industrial precinct to lapse on all affected streets.
Read more +View GETBA's submission on Auckland Council's proposed 10-year budget. Issues of interest to business include fixing and funding transport, differential rating (general and wastewater rates) and incre...
Read more +GETBA has lobbied against the business differential on Council Rates. In our view, Council's timeframe to reduce this business differential over 10 years is too slow.
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