Councillors have approved a $1.54 billion budget for Christchurch City Council for 2023/24.

On 27 June 2023, councillors approved a $1.54 billion budget for Christchurch City Council for 2023/24, with an average rates increase of 6.41%.

The rates increase for the average residential ratepayer will be 6.60%, or an extra $4.01 a week. Business properties will see an average 5.71% increase and rural properties an average 0.48% decrease.

The Council’s Annual Plan 2023/24 includes $605.8 million for the day-to-day costs of running the city, $190.7 million for debt servicing and repayment, and $746.4 million for its capital programme, based on what can realistically be delivered in light of the current economic challenges.

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The big issues we kept in mind for 2023/24

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There were four big issues at top of mind when we developed the Long Term Plan 2021–31.

They remain key priorities, and they've shaped the decisions about our spending over the next year. 

Rates and changes to how we rate

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Your rates are used to pay for day-to-day operational spending.

We know inflation is pushing up the cost of living for residents so we want to keep rate increases as low as possible.

This year's big changes

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Since our Long Term Plan 2021–31 was confirmed, the economic environment in Christchurch has been affected by the same factors that the whole world is navigating – interest rates, inflation, supply issues, a tight labour market, geopolitical instability, and more. Government reforms on the horizon also need to be factored in.

All this means the playing field is uncertain, but the adjustments we’ve made in our budget give us the flexibility to respond as and when we need to.

Read all the documents in full

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Browse the Annual Plan 2023/24 in full or chapter by chapter, as well as the public submissions we received, and the thematic analysis of them.

Check what's happening in your area

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The easiest way to see all our proposed changes at a glance is using our handy online search tool.

This is your handy guide to the Council projects that are affected by the Draft Annual Plan.