Updating policy wording to support growth

The council is seeking feedback on a proposed wording change to its Revenue and Financing Policy 2024.

The amendment would update a paragraph in the policy to enable the collection of development contributions through the newly adopted Utu Whakawhanake Development Contributions Policy 2025, which was adopted on 7 October 2025.

Although this is a procedural change, we are legally required to consult on any changes to the Revenue and Financing Policy.

Here’s what we’re proposing | Anei tā mātou e whakatakoto nei

We are seeking feedback on the following proposed amendment to the Revenue and Financing Policy 2024.

Current wording:

• While the council has resolved to continue to suspend the charging of development contributions for this LTP. Outstanding contributions charged prior to the suspension of 2015 Development Contribution Policy will continue to be received with respect to consents granted prior to the suspension of the policy in 2015.

The proposed amended wording:

• The council has resolved to reinstate the charging of development contributions for this LTP. Outstanding contributions charged prior to the suspension of the 2015 Development Contributions Policy will continue to be received.

We would like to know whether you:

• support the proposed wording, or
• have suggestions for alternative wording.

You can find the proposed change on page 4 of the Revenue and Financing Policy 2024 (Table 1)

This consultation is focused on the procedural amendment to the Revenue and Financing Policy 2024 only.

How can I have a say / E whai wāhi ai koe ki ngā kōrero

Tell us what you think.

• Online submissions: Click here to have your say
• Email us: submissions@fndc.govt.nz
• In person: Drop off a submission form at any FNDC service centre or library. (Our friendly customer service team can also print it for you.)
• By mail: Far North District Council, Private Bag 752, Kaikohe 0440

Alternatively, you can request to share your feedback verbally by emailing us at submissions@fndc.govt.nz or by phone on 0800 920 029.

Submissions are open until Monday 16 February 2026 – we'd love to hear from you!

Note: Anyone is invited to submit feedback on this consultation, whether as an individual or on behalf of an organisation, however, any submissions that are out of scope, offensive, inappropriate, or late may not be accepted by the council. You will be notified if your decision is not accepted and, where appropriate, invited to resubmit.

Any submissions that are made will become part of the public consultation process. The collection and use of personal information by the Far North District Council is regulated by the Privacy Act 2020. Please note that your submission or a summary of your submission will be treated as public information and may be published on the council's website and made available to elected members and members of the public as part of the consultation process. Your name and contact details (address, phone number, email) will only be used for administrative purposes - such as the council contacting you to update you on the outcome of this consultation and letting you know about future consultations.

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