Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of 40 submissions about the proposed Development Contributions Rebate Schemes, from 23 individuals and 1 organisations.

What you told us

Submitters were asked whether they supported the proposed existing demand credits in the central city rebate scheme. Here, 13 submitters (33%) said yes, 11 (28%) said somewhat, and 14 (40%) said no.

What submitters like about the scheme included:

• It encourages development (14)
• It recognises the demand that a previous building placed on infrastructure (9)

What submitters didn't like about the scheme included:

• Ratepayers providing handouts or subsidies to developers (7)
• The 30 June 2027 expiry making it unfeasible for many, particularly for complex buildings (5)
• The funding limit limiting the impact that this scheme could have (5)

A further nine submitters challenged the expiry of development contribution credits at all.

Submitters were also asked whether they supported the proposed six-storey residential development in the central city rebate scheme. Here, eight submitters (20%) said yes, 10 said somewhat (25%), and 20 (50%) said no.

What submitters like about the scheme included:

• It encourages development (7)
• It encourages density in the right place (6)

What submitters didn't like about the scheme included:

• The height threshold (9) – many of these submitters suggested that 2 or 3 storeys would be more appropriate
• Ratepayers providing handouts or subsidies to developers (8)

You can read more about what we heard in the meeting agenda below, which includes the staff report. To read all the feedback we received, look at the submission table below.

Meeting details and decision-making process

Ahead of a decision-meeting, the Council will receive a workshop on the proposed schemes. During this workshop they will receive all written submissions, hear from those who wanted to speak to their submission, receive information from staff, and provide guidance on whether they would like any changes made to the schemes.

Date: 5 August 2025

Time: from 9:15am

Venue: Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

This is a public meeting and everyone is welcome.

You can read the meeting agenda, including the staff report and any additional information online at councillive.ccc.govt.nz

We will be in touch again when the agenda is available for the Council decision-meeting.