View research and findings that promote the long-term interests of ratepayers. These include a review establishing the rate capping frameworks, and undertaking studies to better understand the local government sector.
Local government efficiency factor review 2017
We reviewed ways to lower rates by creating incentives for councils to operate efficiently, with cost savings shared between councils and ratepayers.
Local government population growth study 2017
We commissioned an independent study to better understand how population growth affects a council’s bottom line.
Council rate capping and variation framework review 2015
We provided advice and guidance on how to implement our recommended approach for the rates capping and variation framework.
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