Development Levies consultation

20 February 2026

LGNZ supports the proposed introduction of development levies as part of a transition to a more-flexible planning system. The right development levies system is an important component of how councils can meet the costs of delivering growth infrastructure. The final details and implementation support will determine how smoothly councils can put development levies to work.

We look forward to working with Government to ensure the full growth reform package delivers aligned incentives, sustainable infrastructure funding, and enduring community confidence.

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