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June 03, 2026

Ratepayers' Alliance slams Auckland carve-out for unelected members

The Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance has slammed the Government for exempting the Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) from a law change to ban unelected members from voting on council decisions.Ratepayers’ Alliance spokesman Josh Van Veen said:"This...

May 20, 2026

Let councillors decide rates increase

The Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance is calling on Mayor Wayne Brown to stop relying on the unelected Independent Māori Statutory Board to force through the biggest rates increase in Super City history.Ratepayers’ Alliance spokesman Josh Van...

About Us

Rate hikes, proposed new taxes and a culture of wasteful spending means that the time had come for an Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance.

We're a group of concerned citizens who have had enough of the Council wasting ratepayer money and want to hold Auckland Council to account. We expose Council waste, fight for transparency and provide a strong voice for householders struggling under an increased rates burden.

We are not a political party nor a council ticket. We are independent of the Council but will work with any candidates, councillors or local board members who also champion better value for money for our rates dollar.

If you agree that Auckland Council needs a watchdog, join the Ratepayers' Alliance. We rely on people like you supporting and donating to the cause.