More rates and higher water charges to pay for Auckland's $600m infrastructure boost
The government and private sector firms invest in special purpose vehicles to fund essential infrastructure.
Sally Lindsay and Pattrick Smellie Mon, 24 Jul 2017
New residents will pay targeted rates and higher water charges to pay for roading, water and drains in the areas targeted by the government for new housing.
The government is giving Auckland a $600 million boost to provide infrastructure so 23,300 homes can be built in south and north Auckland,
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