Infrastructure Funding and Financing Levy

About this funding

As the fastest growing city in New Zealand, Tauranga is facing mounting pressure on its transport network. It’s extremely important we continue to invest in the infrastructure we need so we can keep our city moving safely and effectively now, while keeping up with our projected growth and carefully managing our debt position. Tauranga City Council and its regional partners have agreed on the key transport investments needed to meet our strategic goals for the Western Bay of Plenty area – the Transport System Plan (TSP) . This is a shared transport vision that protects our people and our environment, supports long-term growth and our economy. The TSP is a partnership between central and local government, tāngata whenua and businesses, using facts and research to develop transport options for the future that will create better and safer connections for people and goods and protect our environment for future generations. From 1 July 2024, a general ratepayer levy will be applied under the Infrastructure Funding and Financing (IFF) Act 2020, allowing Tauranga City Council to raise just over $175 million towards a portion of the construction costs of 13 transport projects across the region.