Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Intention to reset 2026/2027 Sports, Halls & Libraries annual charge
The Council intends to reset this rate by resolution at its meeting on 12 November 2026.
Pursuant to section 119 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 Queenstown Lakes District Council gives notice of the intention to reset the Sports, Halls & Libraries Annual Charge for 2026/2027.
The Sports, Halls & Libraries Annual charge adopted by Council as part of the rates resolution on 25 June 2026 contained a typographical error to the Primary Industry differential category. The error does not impact the total rates requirement adopted and will not increase the amount of rates assessed to any rating unit. Council intends to reset the rate to correct the typographical error and to ensure the consequent revenue shortfall is not borne by Council.
Sports, Halls & Libraries Annual Charge
Pursuant to sections 16, 17 and 18 of the Act, Council proposes to set a differential targeted annual charge on each separately used or inhabited part of every rating unit in the following categories as shown in the right-hand column below:
| Differential Category | Adopted 25 June 26 | Reset |
1. | Residential | $664.90 | $664.90 |
2. | Residence plus Flat | $930.86 | $930.86 |
3. | Vacant Sections | $664.90 | $664.90 |
4. | Primary Industry | $332.45 | $664.90 |
5. | Country Dwelling | $664.90 | $664.90 |
6. | Country Dwelling plus Flat | $930.86 | $930.86 |
7. | Mixed Use Apportioned | $664.90 | $664.90 |
The targeted Sports, Halls & Libraries Annual charge revenue ($20,029,603) will be used to fund the costs associated with the following activities:
Community grants (for recreational activities).
District library services.
Public halls and other community facilities.
Active recreation facilities including sports fields and community swimming pools (excludes Alpine Aqualand and Wanaka Aquatic Centre).
The Council intends to reset this rate by resolution at its Meeting on 12 November 2026.