FAQs
What was the decision from the Long Term Plan consultation?
In 2000, Council introduced a $20 annual targeted rate for Pukehina property owners to help fund a possible future wastewater scheme.
In 2022, the Pukehina Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association asked us to review the rate. As part of the 2022/23 Annual Plan, we paused the rate while waiting for clarity on the Three Waters reform and Pukehina’s future wastewater needs.
We decided to permanently stop collecting the Pukehina Development Rate, as Council has no current plans to develop a wastewater scheme in Pukehina. We heard mixed views from Pukehina residents on what to do with the money collected to date with support being received for refunding and repurposing the money.
Considering the feedback received, the comments made, the potential use of funds and costs of refunding the money to all properties, we decided to repurpose the fund for existing projects in the Pukehina community that need funding. We heard through feedback the importance of having clarity around how this would be administered, and we will work with the local community to determine what these projects will be.
What happens after I provide feedback?
Once the consultation closes and all feedback is reviewed, the funding allocation process will begin.
Project updates and funding decisions will be shared right here on this page. The Pukehina Ratepayers and Residents Association will also share updates on their website pukehinabeach.co.nz and their Facebook page, so keep an eye out as we move forward together.
What is the Pukehina Development Rate?
In 2000, Council introduced a targeted rate of $20 a year for Pukehina property owners to go towards a potential future wastewater scheme (sewerage scheme) for the area. In 2022, the Pukehina Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association asked us to consider changing the purpose of the rate.
The future of this rate was a key proposal for our Annual Plan 2022/23, when we decided to pause the rate until there was more certainty around the Three Waters reform and future wastewater needs for Pukehina.
There is still some uncertainty around when or if a wastewater scheme will be needed for Pukehina, however this is highly unlikely to be required within the next 10 years and is not being planned for.
Through the Long Term Plan 2024-34 process we asked you the Pukehina community whether to permanently stop the rate, and what to do with the funds collected to date.